Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.
8582 NAVARRE PKWY., NAVARRE · Santa Rosa County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on table between sealed biscuit containers and hot holding units.
7552 NAVARRE PKWY STE 14, NAVARRE · Santa Rosa County
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black debris buildup on ice shield and side walls of ice machine.
5004 HWY 90, PACE · Santa Rosa County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Upon inspection, observed mop sink faucet in disrepair, missing bell housing for vacuum breaker.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Upon inspection, observed no soap available at handwashing sink near grill area at establishment. Manager stated dispenser batteries need replacing.
6645 CAROLINE STREET, MILTON · 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 cheese sauce 119f, less than 4 hours. Manager discarded during inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed raw steak 53f, raw steak skewers 53f, raw chicken 51f in grill low boy cooler # 2. Also observed raw steak 47f, raw pork 49f in grill low boy cooler # 3. Manager states coolers have been opened frequently during lunch rush prior to inspection for orders and restocking of products.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
4762 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 melted butter 123f in front line steam table, less than 4 hours. Manager removed melted butter from steam table to reheat during inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed butter 49f, sour cream 52f, shredded cheddar 51f in cook line countertop cold hold area. Also observed feta 46f in upper make bar cooler. All items less than 4 hours.
100 1 AVE SW, STEINHATCHEE · Taylor County
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Removed from packaging.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature.
338 TOPS`L BEACH BLVD, MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sagging ceiling tile in kitchen near ware wash location.
- Food stored on floor. Case of chicken tenders stored on floor in walk in freezer.
9011 E HWY 98, DESTIN · Walton County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a Pack of crackers with condensation water splatter.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chef went to commissary kitchen and picked up both chlorine and quaternary test strips.
- Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in kitchen and at bar are not working. Technician is on site working on kitchen ice machine.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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325 GRAND BOULEVARD, MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottles soaking in sink at bar.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with quaternary test strips.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Lunch bag stored on shelf next to food / drink served to public.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Portioned raw ground beef patties and portioned tater tots stored I. Upright freezer not labeled.
- Observed 2 employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 bottled drinks in upright freezer.
8704 STATE HWY 81, PONCE DE LEON · Walton County
- Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed womens restroom marked out of order, broken toilet per operator. Establishment utilizing mens restroom as unisex.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood vents with grease buildup.
2828 S MCCALL ROAD #47, ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bag used to cover and in direct contact with cut cabbage.
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine stored on a flat surface on top of the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the medicine.
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee rinse off a plastic food container and put away as clean without washing or sanitizing. The operator placed the container with other soiled dishware for later cleaning.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over ground pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed incomplete written procedures for time as public health control.
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2550 PLACIDA RD UNIT D, ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the pizza boxes.
2440 S MCCALL ROAD, ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (46F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) in the new reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the potentially hazardous foods and stored in an alternate cold holding unit.
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves leave the work station, walk to the walk in freezer, then return and handle pizza crust without changing gloves. Educated the employee on when to change gloves.
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a quaternary spray sanitizer exceeding 500ppm. The operator diluted .the solution to 200ppm.
- Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
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2551 PLACIDA ROAD, ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sliced cheese in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink solution.
- Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a non-food grade brush used for butter spread. The operator took the brush out of service.
- Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from peoples hands. Observed clean glassware stored underneath the paper towel dispenser behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the glassware.
- No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the back prep area of the kitchen. The operator placed a trash can near the hand sink.
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2828 S MCCALL RD STE 34, ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County
- Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed Gulf shrimp advertised on the special board. Observed only farm raised shrimp on premises. The operator corrected the menu board.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen blocked by a trash can. The operator moved the trash can allowing access to the hand sink.
- 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.
- Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on top of a container of beef tallow cooking fat. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
- Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from peoples hands. Observed plastic portion cup and disposable gloves stored underneath the paper towel dispenser near the three compartment sink. The operator properly stored the single-service items.
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1260 N 15 ST, IMMOKALEE · Collier County
- Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
- 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. Operator could no locate proof of employee training.
- Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no proof of cleanup requirements. Printed form Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104. And gave to operator.
- 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. Observed no proof of health reporting available. Printed copy of form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 and gave to the operator.
- No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees present no CFM ON premises.
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4392 THOMASSON DR, NAPLES · Collier County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the three door make table cooler chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding). The chicken salad was over filled. Operator removed their gloves copper over filled portion, chicken salad 42F.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are multiple handleless cups inside a container of sugar. Operator discarded the handleless cups.
301 N 15 ST, IMMOKALEE · Collier County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed vegetable in the reach in refrigerator by the door.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pots and pans drying in the handwashing 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. Emailed and printed form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 employee signed form.
- Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans stored on the floor.
3212 US HWY 27 S, SEBRING · Highlands County
- Observed at prep cooler at front counter- Tuna salad 46F Chicken 46F Steak 48F Deli turkey 59F Mix cheddar cheese 60F Cut lettuce 59F Per operator food has been in prep cooler since 9:00 am.
- Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under hand washing sink in kitchen.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink at front counter not draining properly.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in hallway with soda dispenser.
- Equipment in poor repair. Air conditioner not working.
4100 CARTER CREEK DR, AVON PARK · Highlands County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill oven cleaner next to bottle of butter in the kitchen on shelf next to oven, operator moved the butter.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in a pan over container of cheese in the reach in cooler in kitchen, operator moved the chicken.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket in the hand washing sink in bar area, operator moved.
- In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed 3 ice scoops on top of ice machine in the kitchen which has a dirty surface, operator removed ice scoops to be cleaned and sanitized.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on right hand side reach in cooler in kitchen.
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2934 US HWY 27 S, SEBRING · Highlands County
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food orders with no hair restraint on.
- Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizing solution is dirty, operator changed.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on cases of Greek dressing with olive oil in back of kitchen, operator moved.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on left side door on reach in cooler at front area.
4389 KEIBER BLVD, SEBRING · Highlands County
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cinnamon rolls not date marked on shelf, employee date marked.
1713 GRAND PRIX DRIVE, SEBRING · Highlands County
- 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. Operator had employee signed by end of inspection.
- Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed quaternary strips expired from 2025, operator replaced with new strips.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.