Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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6333 TIMBER GREENS BLVD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottled beverage in cooler on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed produce above ready to eat produce in walk in cooler.
27307 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco 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. Observed Tim Watford expired ServSafe Certification
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles by hand washing sink at kitchen entrance not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling tile above front counter and 1 ceiling tile closer to pizza over in disrepair. Employee stated management had recently placed order for replacement tiles.
2928 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator at front counter- raw chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding), operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in hand wash sink in kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site**
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained and grooved **Repeat Violation**
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table, operator removed **Repeat Violation**
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - cases of unwashed mushrooms over noodles, operator moved mushrooms to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
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8536 RIDGE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (55F - Cold Holding) ; corned beef hash (46F - Cold Holding) At expo window - butter pads (75F - Cold Holding) Food was moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler at 9 am. Temperatures not taken since Saturday. See stop sale. Operator will put all time/temperature for safety items on time control until cooler is repaired **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef in pans over cooked potatoes, operator moved raw to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ open and operating, serving time/temperature for safety foods, unable to issue license, previous AC issued for plan review 5/20/25 put on warning for food temperatures out. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cook line -diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (55F - Cold Holding). At expo window - butter pads (75F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Total hand wash time less than 10 seconds. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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2621 US HWY 19, HOLIDAY · Pasco County
- - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on prep cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Stained **Time Extended**
- - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any training required state approved food employee training in establishment, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Done through FRLA **Admin Complaint**
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup entire kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
2039 US 19, HOLIDAY · Pasco County
- Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent dust buildup in dining room **Repeat Violation**
1900 BLUE FOX WAY, TRINITY · Pasco County
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer dish machine 0 ppm after 4 cycles, operator changed jug of chlorine, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink at front counter At hand wash sink in bar, operator printed signs and posted at both sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
16864 FOCUS LP, LAND O' LAKES · Pasco County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine using at dish machine
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep counter
3460 STARKEY BLVD, TRINITY · Pasco County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in vertical cooler by back door, operator moved cooed chicken to freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs cooked at 8:30 this morning, 3.5 hours ago, 99F at 12:00, temperature not taken to determine 135F. See stop sale
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler by back door- chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding), made yesterday, moved to freezer Recheck 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink covered with pots, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
5895 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of water blocking hand sink in kitchen on cook line. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris in prep room.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on cutting board. Employee removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in prep room.
102 N MISSOURI AVE, LARGO · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro 92f, on cooker, had operator turn up flame and explained heat requirements. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used for storage. **Repeat Violation**
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flex seal and pvc glue stored on ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front kitchen.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
201 KEENE ROAD, SUITE 3, LARGO · Pinellas 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. Doreen Beckman expired 12/11/2025
2535 E BAY DR, LARGO · Pinellas County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli ham (60F - Cold Holding); first temp 12:00, placed in freezer, second temp 42F at 12:55 potato salad (48F - Cold Holding) first temp 12:00, placed in freezer second temp 43F at 12:55 **Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
- 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. Sanitizer not dispensing from pump. Measuring 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink measuring 100ppm. **Warning**
- Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer not working but not being used for any storage. **Warning**
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. **Warning**
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10555 66 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards groves and heavily stained
- Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner Angela Reynolds CFM expired 10/21/25, other staff present with valid CFM
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on deli cooler lid
13336 66 ST N, LARGO · Pinellas County
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to bread and toaster **Repeat Violation**
- Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked freezers containing unpackaged food in customer restroom hallway **Repeat Violation**
1201 GULF BLVD, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County
- Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish area.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White ice plate inside machine soiled.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of mop sink.
- No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes Fl137614,expired 9/21/2025
8150 N 49 ST, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County
- Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects Spoke to establishment about vermin. **Warning**
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ready to eat rice. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef touch raw beef for serving pho in bowl then switched and grabbed new small bowl for new meal prep. Without hand wash. Employee washed hands **Warning**
- 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 main dish machine 0 ppm ran multiple times. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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5007 GULF BLVD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.mussels not marked with last day used. Employee determining dates during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food no har restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of glasses in bar area.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of salamander oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
1120 PINELLAS BAYWAY S UNIT 102-103, TIERRA VERDE · Pinellas County
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Wiping cloth solution at or exceeds 200 ppm. Employee dumped solution and corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon over deli meats and raw comminuted beef patties stored above sauces in standing glass reach-in cooler. Manager relocated items for proper safe storage. **Corrected On-Site**
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to inspector and discuss filling out required written plans.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
- Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee dumped soap and chlorine mixture and made new bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
1 COLLANY RD, TIERRA VERDE · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above sour cream and cheese inside walk-in cooler. Manager relocated to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed Warewashing solution in time/temperature control for safety at or exceeds 500 ppm. Employee began to empty sink and corrected solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plans observed for cooked green beans on cook line. Inspector will provide DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to inspector and discuss filling out required written plans.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with manager to mark tags with date last oyster is sold from a batch.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front line used to store tongs. Tongs were removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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11185 GULF BLVD, TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County
- Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food dish no hand washing. Educated employee and she washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink on front line. Employee removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled on front line.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler with hash browns on front line. **Repeat Violation**
2006 DREW ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance on the drop plate . Reviewed with operator . Operator to clean prior to opening
- Equipment in poor repair. Broken areas of drop plate in the interior of the ice machine
- Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster .
11180 66 ST N, LARGO · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - tuna (61F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); salami (57F - Cold Holding). Unclear if walk in cooler is holding proper temperature control due to staff leaving door open with a floor fan present in an attempt to cool down restaurant as a result of broken air conditioning. Staff instructed to move all time/temperature control for safety foods to walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open and operating; under new ownership. Temporary license cannot be issued until a satisfactory inspection can be completed. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks out of paper towels, staff used paper napkins at register **Warning**
- No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Broken ambient thermometer in walk in cooler **Warning**
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35611 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand was sink used for storage for lids by walk in cooler and by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle in kitchen. Operator moved tongs, **Corrected On-Site**
- Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the bottom of the exterior of the oven in kitchen.
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Uncovered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Parts of ceiling of kitchen acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
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