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.
2881 CLARK RD STE 12, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
- Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
- No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.
- In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
- Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
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2704 STICKNEY POINT RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
- Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
- Bathrooms not properly enclosed with self-closing doors, missing covered receptacles in women's restrooms, doors left open or self-closers broken.
2301 N TAMIAMI TRL, NOKOMIS · Sarasota County
- Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
- Open dumpster lids, missing drain plugs, garbage on the ground around the dumpster, unused equipment on the premises.
- Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
14 N LEMON AVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
- No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
- No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.
- Equipment and utensils stored wet (wet nesting), stored uninverted, or stored in dirty drawers/racks after cleaning.
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4870 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
- In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
- Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
131 BAYVIEW DR, OSPREY · Sarasota County
- Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
- Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
- Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
- Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; wiping-cloth sanitizer (chlorine or quaternary ammonium) below required minimum strength.
- Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
4862 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
- Open dumpster lids, missing drain plugs, garbage on the ground around the dumpster, unused equipment on the premises.
6 N TAMIAMI TRL, OSPREY · Sarasota County
- Operating with an expired DBPR license, license not displayed, license decals missing on mobile units, or operating without a license.
- Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
- In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
- Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
- Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace; evidence of employee smoking or vaping in food-service areas.
482 BLACKBURN POINT RD, OSPREY · Sarasota County
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category statewide.
- No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
- Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
- Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
- In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
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10 S LEMON AVE UNIT C-1, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
- Operating with an expired DBPR license, license not displayed, license decals missing on mobile units, or operating without a license.
- Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
- Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
127 PINEAPPLE AVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category statewide.
- No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.
8451 S TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 5, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category statewide.
- Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
- No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.
- In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
- Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
1 WEST LAS OLAS BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pesto aioli - date marked 3-25, 8 days ago. See stop sale.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Cookline left drawer unit - raw beef stored over unwashed fruit and unwashed vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Storage area reach in - 1 open milk and 2 open containers of cream. Operator unsure when items were opened. Reviewed proper date marking. See stop sale
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Storage area reach in - 1 open milk and 2 open containers of cream. Operator unsure when items were opened. Reviewed proper date marking. See stop sale
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked short ribs - per operator prepared 4 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
425 GRACE AVE, PANAMA CITY · Bay County
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishmachine tested at 0ppm multiple times. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored next to sugar and salt containers.
- Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Intermediate - 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/ Manager John Manuel arrived at the facility at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - 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. Natalie, Stephen, Christopher.
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1401 A A1A S, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 67 rodent droppings on dry storage shelves near burger buns, paper plates, and tortillas with evidence of gnawing through tortillas packages. 23 rodent droppings in the corner near ice cream machine of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
3974 NW 19 ST, LAUDERHILL · Broward County
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw ground meat stored over butter in freezer. Operator removed butter to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster stored over cooked chicken wings in refrigerator. Operator relocate cooked chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food container stored inside handwashing sink in kitchen.
- Intermediate - Label on container of raw pre-shucked oysters is missing required information. Observed no label on container with raw pre-shucked oysters. Operator placed missing label in container. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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8344 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, SUNRISE · Broward County
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken cold held at 50F at cook line Per operator chicken removed from walk in cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed to cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed no time marked on cooked rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice transfer to cook line 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken hot held in kitchen at 78F. Per operator, chicken transfer to cook line 2 hours before the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 177F. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken wings and fish in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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305 S ANDREWS AVE STE 115, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Quaternary 400ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered cookline and began working with food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack in prep area visibly soiled. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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1135 E SUNRISE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 live flying insects landing on the walk over the front counter. Approximately 10 live flying insects landing on the hanging light cords above the front counter. **Admin Complaint**
- Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the container of vanilla whey protein powder, the scoop was buried in the powder. The scoop was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Over the front counter, the hanging light cords are dusty. **Warning**
- Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At the open end of the front counter, a case of cups and lids were stored on the floor. The items were moved up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the front counter make table. **Warning**
1812 HIGHWAY 77 , STE 123, LYNN HAVEN · Bay County
- Intermediate - 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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
- Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair,in front of the three compartment sink.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Waitress station posted mix.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
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6370 GRIFFIN RD UNIT C101, DAVIE · Broward County
- Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at front counter employees handwashing sink. Manager turned on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women bathrooms.
- Basic - Container of rice stored on floor in kitchen . Elevated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
3697 LAKE EMMA RD, STE #109, LAKE MARY · Seminole County
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk operator states opened 2 days prior **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - 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.
- Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
864 SOUTH SUN DRIVE, LAKE MARY · Seminole County
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - dishwasher rinse aid pump runs continuously, dispensing rinse aid chemical into dishwasher nonstop. Operator has turned off power and has contacted Ecolab for repairs. Ecolab arrived during inspection, made repairs. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Sanitizer Bucket (DDBSA 0). Operator made new solution. Final reading 700ppm **Corrected On-Site**
262 S BEACH ST, DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -residue build up on dough machine -residue build up on pizza pans -can opener -mixer head **Warning**
- Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall bulging in employee bathroom **Warning**
- Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled **Warning**
- Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -2 employee bathrooms **Warning**
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401 N ATLANTIC AVE, DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County
- High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked marinara 80-90F after 2 hours, product placed aside due to needing to focus on chili, per manager. Advised to use deep sink or shallow containers for cooling. **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee cracked raw shell eggs to mix in bowl prior to handling ready to eat/cooked food/plating at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -cook scratched face while handling food on cook line/plating/microwaving food for service **Warning**
- High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
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14896 FRONT BEACH RD, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County
- High Priority - Kitchen hand wash sink leaking on floor. Employee placed pan under sink to catch leak. **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by water heater.
- Intermediate - No hot water for entire establishment. Maximum temperature of 75F reached. **Warning**
- Intermediate - 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. 3 food handlers on duty at time of inspection. **Warning**
- Basic - Back door to kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
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2528 W COLONIAL DR, V # 0354, ORLANDO · Orange County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with bags Operator removed bags **Corrected On-Site**
- Food stored on floor. Case of oil and cases of water on floor
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not displayed on unit