Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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135 BAYVIEW DR, OSPREY · Sarasota County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Zinc Immune Pills above prep table. The operator removed the bottles of zinc pills. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut produce mix (57F - Cold Holding);; chicken (60F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in preparation area. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Zinc Immune Pills above prep table. The operator removed the bottles of zinc pills. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut produce mix (57F - Cold Holding);; chicken (60F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in preparation area. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (52F -Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (54F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook is placing the raw chicken and raw hamburgers on ice. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut produce mix (57F - Cold Holding);; chicken (60F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in preparation area. See Stop Sale. "Corrective Action Taken"* **Warning"* **Warning**
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2881 CLARK RD STE 12, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chicken. The operator moved the raw beef on bottom shelf under the ready to eat chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chicken. The operator moved the raw beef on bottom shelf under the ready to eat chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
- 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.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
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2704 STICKNEY POINT RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not tight fitting.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.
- Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not tight fitting.
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2301 N TAMIAMI TRL, NOKOMIS · Sarasota County
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
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14 N LEMON AVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15 small flying insects in the store room area. I did not observe the flying insects landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
- Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15 small flying insects in the store room area. I did not observe the flying insects landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
- 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. All employees training expired on 12/17/26. **Warning**
- 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. All employees training expired on 12/17/26. **Warning**
- Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
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4870 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker on hose side of splitter. Chef corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Chef removed and had corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
131 BAYVIEW DR, OSPREY · Sarasota County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with rust like substance on it.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager placed soap at handwashing sink in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with rust like substance on it.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager placed soap at handwashing sink in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ware washing area.
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4862 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- - From initial inspection : 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.Observed dish machine at approximately 10 ppm chlorine after several attempts. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed dishmachine at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
- - From initial inspection : 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.Observed dish machine at approximately 10 ppm chlorine after several attempts. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed dishmachine at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
6 N TAMIAMI TRL, OSPREY · Sarasota County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked by bottles of spic and span bottles.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter gasket torn.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed a box of cigarettes on prep table near drive up window. The manager removed the box of cigarettes. **Corrected On-Site**
482 BLACKBURN POINT RD, OSPREY · Sarasota County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gumbo (118F - Hot Holding); lobster bisk (109F - Hot Holding); New England chowder (113F - Hot Holding) in front counter steam table. The Manager is having all items reheated on stove top. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across from cook line.
- Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The ice scooper was removed from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
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10 S LEMON AVE UNIT C-1, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw tuna stored over unwashed avocados in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler in the front counter area bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tuna.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the front counter area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler in the front counter area bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tuna.
127 PINEAPPLE AVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged beef stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the beef was packaged on site. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in freezer on the make line. Chef stated the tuna was packaged on site. Establishment has no HACCP or variance. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged beef stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the beef was packaged on site. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in freezer on the make line. Chef stated the tuna was packaged on site. Establishment has no HACCP or variance. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**
- 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/ **Warning**
- 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/ **Warning**
- Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed reduced oxygen packaged beef stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the beef was packaged on site. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in freezer on the make line. Chef stated the tuna was packaged on site. Establishment has no HACCP or variance. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**
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8451 S TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 5, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in front reach in cooler top, cold holding eel 47F, tuna 54F, salmon 55F, shrimp 49F, tofu 47F. Operator iced product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in front reach in cooler top, cold holding eel 47F, tuna 54F, salmon 55F, shrimp 49F, tofu 47F. Operator iced product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee was unaware of sanitizing procedures at three compartment sink.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice cooker rinsed in hand sink.
- Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee was unaware of sanitizing procedures at three compartment sink.
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1044 EDGEWOOD AVE S, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on prep line.
- Ceiling tile missing. A couple ceiling tiles missing in room where hot water heater is stored.
- Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Light out in warewashing/ storage area.
- Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket stored on floor, manager properly stored bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
50 CHIP SEAL PARKWAY, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County
- Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps under closed roll down windows. **Repeat Violation**
4768 HODGES BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
5368 N OCEANSHORE BLVD, PALM COAST · Flagler County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow liquid on floor of food truck missing label.
1540 AIRPORT BLVD, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed breaded chicken 49f (over 4 hours per manager), shell eggs 49f (ambient temperature, over 4 hours per manager) in front counter low boy reach-in cooler. Manager removed and discarded items during inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed breaded chicken 49f (over 4 hours per manager), pizzas 51f (less than 4 hours per manager, manager moved pizzas to colder holding unit during inspection), shell eggs 49f (ambient air temperature, over 4 hours per manager), in front counter low boy reach-in cooler. **Warning**
8014 FRONT BEACH RD, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Maximum temperature 76F at prep room hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
- Equipment in poor repair. Exposed insulation on underside of fry station make table lid, held together with duct tape.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to prep room. **Repeat Violation**
- Stored food not covered. Open case of okra in walk-in freezer. Employee closed case during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- Worn floors in kitchen.
14985 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD STE 123, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank/s at frontline.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of microwave.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
211 S COLORADO ST, STUART · Martin County
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored inside hand wash sink at cook Line
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
1850 EMERSON ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Cod is delivered undercooked for customers to fully cooked per website instructions **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: She asked provider for it and hasnt gotten it, not cooking fish until he gets it **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: The places she buys from cannot give her a parasite destruction letter, she will talk to different suppliers, she is not serving fish now but really want a to get the letter **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Still working on it, no fish served at this time, operator knows to get this parasite destruction before placing it back on menu. **Time Extended**
1952 NW 9 AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing utensils and food containers without sanitizing. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and eggs stored over cooked pork and chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification at this time. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site** **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. **Warning**
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333 1 ST N #110, JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County
- - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed still the same at callback. 4-6-2026 Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**
- - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in large pan individual pans of Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F-56F - Cold Holding); Roasted corn (54F-60F - Cold Holding). Employee placed more ice under pans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed Cole slaw at 59F-60F. Manager will place back in walk in cooler and bring out fresh Cole slaw .**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in kitchen area sanitizer bucket stored on speed rack above food stored on rack. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on table next to glassware in bar area. Observed spray bottle of kitchen cleaner stored next to bottles of wine located in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
1401 A A1A S, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County
- - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed 2 rodent droppings on soda bibs near front line. Operator discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
1400 BARRANCAS AVE, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
- 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. Upon inspection restaurant did not show any proof of employee training provided. **Warning**
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
2767 CLYDO RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Tofu opened on 3/16, employees discarded one slice **Corrected On-Site**
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On fryer basket, employees placed it by triple sink to be washed, slicer with old build up **Corrective Action Taken**
- Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Blue substance by prep sink next to dish machine, labeled soap by employee **Corrected On-Site**
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes, plates and bowls in storage shelf, employee inverted them, also in storage closet **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by cook,line dusty
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713 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, APOPKA · Orange County
- Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -2 holes in wall in dry storage closet
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door