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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.

THE PANTRY A MODERN DINER

2122 US HIGHWAY 92 W, AUBURNDALE · Polk 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on slicer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on 2 units on cook line . Employee cleaned interior of microwaves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, dirt. Utensils cover on container under hand sink cabinet. Employee removed container and cleaned cover.
Food stored on floor. Observed food in Walk in freezer Employee removed food from floor.

LILWANDA DAWSON

521 W MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND · Polk County

Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

MILLER'S ALE HOUSE

901 LAKELAND PARK CENTER DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at side bar. Employee provided paper towels.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handles on cook line manager moved tongs.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed and containers on clean dish storage rack, operator re-washed and air dried.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave.

107 US HWY 17-92 N, HAINES CITY · Polk County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Inside reach in cooler for raw chicken, operator removed paper towel
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, pork, and beef
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under fryers and shelving

TAQUERIA MATTEO

1405 N COMBEE RD, LAKELAND · Polk County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grills Fryers

2121 US 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board

24200 US HWY 27, LAKE WALES · Polk County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw chicken and raw pork in reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Whole Watermelon on the floor, operator removed from the floor.

TAQUERIA MARI 3

24200 US HWY 27, LAKE WALES · Polk County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

SUMTER SENIOR LIVING

1490 KILLINGSWORTH WAY, THE VILLAGES · Sumter County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheese in the reach in cooler by the walk in cooler. Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding).
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. A can of three bean salad.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and discarded the shredded cheese.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned the can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink by the cooks area blocked with a cart. Operator moved the cart.
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17436 7TH STREET, MOUNTVERDE · Lake County

Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door

MADE IN PUERTO RICO LATIN CUISINE & SPORTS BAR

6651 S SEMORAN BLVD #109, ORLANDO · Orange County

Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies on wall by dish machine 1 fly landed on sauce bottle lid. Had operator remove lid and wash and sanitize 1 fly in dining room
Raw animal food stored over beer kegs Raw pork stored over beer kegs in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave top of make table across
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker on top of make table next to lettuce
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12615 W COLONIAL DR, WINTER GARDEN · Orange County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on prep table in kitchen and over ice machine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Near hand wash sink in kitchen
Ceiling tile missing mop room
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3330 SW ARCHER ROAD, VIN# 3675, GAINESVILLE · Orange County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical reach-in-cooler for two hours: greens (48F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to freezer to cool faster.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator grabbed trash can and moved it and continued food preparation without washing hands or changing gloves. Inspector commented and operator washed hands and changed gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by large dirty pot. Operator moved pot.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square countertop cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator moved napkins to sink area.
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12807 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed several pesticide emitting strips in back kitchen, dishpit area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes with gloved hands, then handling clean dishware without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in charge coached employee during inspection.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of marinara sauce with dent effecting seam.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers below griddle cheese, chicken, cheese at 44-46F. Person in charge iced items down. In bread station crew, cheese at 46F. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. Cream cheese at 41F by end of inspection.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in back kitchen area during inspection.
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5240 NW 34 BLVD STE A, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

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/ Observed : no Certified Food Manager for the business.
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. Observed : no proof on site of any training.

MR HAN RESTAURANT

6944 NW 10 PL, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2026.

AMELIAS ITALIAN CUISINE

235 S MAIN ST STE107, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2026. This was corrected and verified by the inspector.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : crumble cheese 45°. This had been left out by an employee earlier. This was then uncovered to promote cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the soda nozzles at the wait station have build up.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed : preset tables outside, silverware not protected.
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DI BIG JERK GAINESVILLE

619 W UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : opened Almond breeze 45°. This was placed in the walk-in freezer open for quick chilling.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the current license expired on 6-1-2025.m
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. Observed : only 1 certificate available for review, multiple over 60 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : cook line staff get water from the front line hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels at the prep sink hand wash sink.
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5240 NW 34 BLVD STE D, GAINESVILLE · Alachua 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 mark. Observed : shell eggs stored on the cook line counter, no time mark. 9:30 time was discerned and added.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : Cooked ground hamburger in a pan under the oven, 94°.
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. Observed : 1 employee, no current proof of training, over 60 days.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : an insulated thermos cup on top of the oven.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed : a bug light operations over the far end of the cook line, on top of a dry storage reach-in cooler.
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SPRINGHILL SUITES GAINESVILLE

4155 SW 40 BLVD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2026.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in corner at floor under light switch soiled with mold-like substances.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances and slime.

GAINESVILLE FOODHALL

3045 SW 34 ST STE 30 UNIT 1, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels under salmon in reach-in-cooler drawer under front line grill. Manager removed towels.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In kitchen reach-in-cooler: fish cake (39F - Cold Holding) thawed in ROP sealed bag. Manager discarded.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol and aspirin on shelf over prep reach-in-cooler. Manager removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food with an expired license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available at three-compartment sink. Manager had employee retrieve test strips from another store.
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180 SW MAIN BLVD, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior hot holding soiled with grease above reach in cooler on cooks line. Interior microwave soiled with old food debris.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet with black scorch marks hanging from ceiling behind grill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled with dust by drive thru window and ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine and across from prep sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan soiled on cooks line with dust. Raw beef cooler on cooks line the hinges are soiled with food debris. Fan guard soiled with dust in walk in cooler.

SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

4578 SW HERITAGE OAKS CIR, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Chicken 45, milk 47, pico 48, rice 47.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Cook line hand washing sink.
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. No proof of training for any employees.

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