Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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27 N 3 ST, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live flying insect under handwash sink at downstairs server area. Also, observed one (1) live flying insect near trash in dish area. Also, observed approximately ten (10) live flying insects in used wiping cloth bucket in upstairs dish room. Manager cleaned out bucket and put label on it to remind staff to clean out every night.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of expo area, spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean plates. Manager moved spray bottle.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In bottom of reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers, carton of raw shelled eggs over raw beef. Chef moved eggs to bottom.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. On cook line in bottom of reach in coolers, ribs date marked 9/26 and cooked onions/mushrooms date marked 9/30. Also, in stand up reach in cooler in prep area, four containers of cooked pasta date marked 9/29; tropical salsa date marked 9/29; crab cheese date marked 9/29. Also, in bottom of reach in cooler at salad station, container of feta cheese dressing date marked 9/23 and 10 portions of crab cheese date marked 9/26-9/29.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach in cooler on cook line near fryers, raw beef (46F - Cold Holding). Chef stated he had item out for few minutes then put back into cooler.
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22680 N HAMPTON CLUB WAY, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white reach in freezer on cook line, two open boxes of uncooked chicken tenders/bites stored on top of open boxes of raw bacon.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In stand up warmer that is used for storage, bottle of dawn dish soap stored on top of clean pans.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In bottom of reach in cooler on cook line, container of blue cheese dressing date marked 9/29.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bottle shelf of chemical rack across from stand up reach in freezer, spray bottle of yellowish liquid not labeled. Also, behind bar, spray bottle of blue liquid not labeled.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in white reach in freezer chest on cook line.
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432 S 8 ST, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In two door reach in cooler in kitchen, container of sauerkraut date marked 9/22, container of tuna salad date marked 9/26. Also, in bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, container of feta cheese date marked 9/26, container of sauerkraut date marked 9/22. Also, in stand up reach in cooler at front counter, one container of butter date marked 9/29.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler in kitchen, grilled peppers (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated he had peppers out earlier for few orders than he put them back into reach in cooler.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of ice machine in lobby soiled with black mold-like substance.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Inspector observed employee rinsing peeled boiled egg off in handwash sink. Inspector educated employee that handwash sink is only for handwashing.
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present during inspection hired 7/11/2026 with no food handler training.
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2550 SR 16, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County
- Open dumpster lid. Both lids open on dumpster.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign in lobby restroom.
6300 CO RD 214, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At triple sinks, hose bibb under sinks missing backflow preventer.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen flip top reach-in cooler, ham (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); steak/cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated ambient temperature taken this morning. Employee stated reach-in cooler opened for sandwich prep.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen area, can opener blade soiled with food debris.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine bin has build up of hard water residue.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line area, interior of microwave has encrusted food residue.
185 MURABELLA PARKWAY, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At prep area reach-in freezer, container with raw salmon in plastic wrap stored on case of pasteurized crab meat. Also, at cook line on speed rack, container of raw chicken stored over raw ground sausage. Employee moved all items to proper storage levels.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line station, cutting boards on equipment have stains from food residue.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area handwash sink, plastic bucket stored in sink. Operator removed bucket.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line area, tongs stored on oven handle. Also, in prep area, cup in beans has handle touching product.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line station, cutting boards on equipment have grooves that are not easily cleanable.
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2005 S HWY 77, LYNN HAVEN · Bay County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.inside of the ice chute lobby area.
- Equipment in poor repair,Gaskets on both sides of the reach in cooler on the prep line. Observed walk in freezer door want close.
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer pipes and floor.
- Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
7000 THOMAS DRIVE, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County
- Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution testing 200ppm. Employee diluted solution at the time of inspection, testing 100ppm. Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner and weed killer stored next to wiping cloths. Operator appropriately reorganized items at the time of inspection.
- Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final temperature 155F after several runs.
- Ice buildup on the floor in walk-in freezer.
- Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Objectionable odor between the dishmachine and flat top area in the front of the house.
1030 E 23 ST, PANAMA CITY · Bay County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- Hole in or other damage to wall,by the coffee machine.
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee removed and stored coffee filters correctly.
13800 PANAMA CITY BEACH PKWY, STE 110 D, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County
- Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Shaine, server, expired on 2025.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer and slicing equipment soiled in prep area.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards throughout the kitchen line.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in ladies restroom.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several condiment shakers throughout the cook line.
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22913 PANAMA CITY BEACH PKWY, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Waffle and cooked sausage.
- Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employees After cracking shell eggs with gloves on both employees rubbed hands on aprons. Had discussion with manager.
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracking a shell egg with gloves on then pulled plate and scraped cooked sausage onto plate with same soiled gloved hand. Observed an employee crack a shell egg wiped hands on apron then pulled a plate and picked up waffle and placed on plate with same gloved hand.
- Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp thermometer at 112.9, employee cleaned it out re checked temperature 141.9
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cooking food on grill/flattop change gloves with out washing hands.
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311 N 9 AVE, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Temperature on dish-machine does not reach in required temperature for sanitizing. Establishment had set up sanitizing at a triple sink with smart power sanitizer prior to inspection. Inspector observed proper sanitizing procedures during inspection.
715 PENSACOLA BEACH BLVD, PENSACOLA BEACH · Escambia County
- Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Upon routine inspection observed water leaking from pipe underneath building into ground. Advise operator to tape of area so the general public/customers does not have access to park.
- Did not observed non-service animal(complied).
- Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches in the following locations: 4 dead roaches inside clean pots stored on dish shelf in kitchen. 2 dead roaches inside reach in freezer in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor inside dinning area. 10 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine in kitchen. During inspection employees sanitize contaminated equipment.
600 W GAINES ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust build up in kitchen on walk in cooler.
690 E HEINBERG STREET, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- All food items removed from storage unit, paper goods and single service items stored in unit. Inspector spoke with operator about storage requirements.
6820 CAROLINE ST, MILTON · Escambia County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed raw chicken 45f in lower make bar cooler # 2, less than 4 hours. Also observed raw chicken 47f in upright reach-in cooler # 2, over 4 hours.
- MFDV operating without an approved sewage system. Upon inspection, MFDV missing both potable water tank and grey water tank that is an integral part of the unit.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed raw chicken 47f in upright reach-in cooler # 2, over 4 hours.
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Upon inspection, MFDV observed connected to water and sewer with no quick disconnections available.
- Food stored outside. Upon inspection, observed awning behind building location of MFDV with storage shelves containing canned sodas, fryer oil and paper goods. Also observed storage shed structure with cleaning chemicals as well as soda syrup. Chest reach-in freezer observed with French fries used by the establishment in patio area.
400 SE CAPITAL CIR STE 24, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi put out at 2:00 , time marked during inspection .
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over noodles.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Krab salad and pasta on Buffett at 50°, less than 4 hours per operator. Iced during inspection .
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing sani bucket.
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoon for stirring tea stored on hand sink at wait station.
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3394 CAPITAL CIRCLE NE, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm.
- Food stored on floor. 1 Case plus 1 bag of fries on freezer floor.
800 OCALA RD #100, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
1030 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY, FT WALTON BCH · Okaloosa County
- Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service: inspector gave two copies and the manager put up during the inspection.
- Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label: oysters shuck today but tag has been removed and placed with the finished ones. Inspector gave manager corrective feedback on proper oyster tag procedures. No Stop Sale issued.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses: one pair of tongs on the oven door. Kitchen employee removed.
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container: scoop handle for flour and breading mixture are both laying in the food. Manager had employee remove and stand the handles up.
1299 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY, FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County
- Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: employee filled a pitcher with water from the hand-wash sink. Chef gave corrective feedback.
302 HARBOR BLVD STE C, DESTIN · Okaloosa County
- Cutting board has cut marks and observed stained .
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area floor.
4120 HWY 90, PACE · Santa Rosa County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed sausage patties 128f in hot hold cabinet # 2, less than 4 hours per employee. Employee opted to discard patties during inspection.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed ceiling vent AC vent missing in drive through area. Observed accumulation of dust buildup in area where vent is missing on ductwork.
- Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
- Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Upon inspection, observed cove molding tiles missing/damaged in mop sink area and dry storage area in rear of establishment.
5646 WOODBINE RD STE 2, PACE · Santa Rosa County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Upon inspection, observed shell eggs stored over container of fresh ginger and celery in walk-in cooler.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Upon inspection, observed sheet pans containing raw chicken stored above raw pork wontons in walk-in freezer.
- Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Upon inspection, observed colanders of precooked breaded chicken stacked with cloth towel contacting the top portions of the food in walk-in cooler.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Upon inspection, observed both Male and Female bathroom doors not equipped with self-closing doors.
- Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed bottles of hot sauce stored under wok area on the floor on cook line. Operator placed bottles on storage shelf during inspection.
2343 CRAWFORDVILLE HWY STE 106, CRAWFORDVILLE · Wakulla County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sani tablets stored on ice machine.
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils.
- No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not keeping all ice frozen, slurry of ice and water in machine.
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