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.
1224 SE 46 LN, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine. Operator removed chemicals.
- No soap provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
- Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in office.
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1428 LAFAYETTE ST, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed . Observed baked potatoes 79F cooling overnight.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment at bar. Operator removed chemical.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed . Observed baked potatoes 79F cooling overnight. Stop Sale. Operator discarded potatoes.
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 11oz cans mandarins and ine 6lb can of marinara sauce dented. Operator discarded cans.
- 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician.
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10420 WASHINGTONIA PALM WAY, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in stand up reach in freezer at end of cook line.
3940 METRO PKWY STE 111-112, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Single-service forks stored uncovered, not inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator covered single service forks.
- Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
- Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled around vents at kitchen area.
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1502 MIRAMAR STREET, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- No hot running water at three-compartment sink at bar.
- 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 not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
- Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind ice machine in dry storage area.
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1334 CAPE CORAL PKWY E, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked corn 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Operator turned down reach in cooler, double panned foods with ice, and pulled reach in cooler away from wall.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meat not date marked.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 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.
- Spray bottle at bar containing toxic substance not labeled.
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915 SEASIDE DRIVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on left side 3 door reach in freezer in storage area.
9908 GULF COAST MAIN ST STE C125, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. In bar, black sea salt with activated charcoal used for drinks.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One middle of bar, one left entrance in kitchen.
- 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 replaced empty chlorine sanitizer,
- Live, small flying insects found. Back right prep area of kitchen, right side by Bibb in box soda 25 observed flying and on walls/boxes, left side area near tanks approximately 50. In employee bathroom 4 observed. In bar, 12 at entrance closest to kitchen, 10 by large beer taps middle bar, and 5 around soda gun and prep area front middle of bar. 5 in liquor room far end bar.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in front left kitchen, used as dump sink with strainer.
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14513 GLOBAL PARKWAY, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Dishwasher main bar chlorine 0ppm operator unable to prime sanitizer, called technician and discontinued use. .
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, dust accumulated on vents.
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Near sea.
3940 METRO PKWY STE 114, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
- Single-service drinking cups stored on floor.
- Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
- Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor at dry storage.
- Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
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4810 VINECENNES ST, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed swiss cheese 47F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler in corner in front of handwash sink in kitchen. Operator states just had reach in cooler open. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks at inside bar and outside service bar. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
- No soap provided at front service bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
- Spray bottle at inside bar containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.
- No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Observed front service bar in use. Plans must be resubmitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. PLEASE RESUBMIT PLANS FOR REMODEL INSPECTION. TO RESUBMIT PLANS PLEASE VISIT WWW.MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM with File # 327130 and Log No. HQ-24-2722. Note: Plan Review was previously Submitted and Approved for front bar area on 12/05/23. Plan review approval is valid for 18 Months from 12/05/23. Plan Review Approval has expired on 06/05/25.
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5781 BAYSHORE RD, UNIT 108, N FT MYERS · Lee County
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in back kitchen area by sandwich build station.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in back kitchen by sandwich build table.
5043 S CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On reach in cooler near cook line; cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored on reach in cooler for three hours. Operator removed all items to walk in freezer.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at kitchen, and soda gun at bar area soiled with food debris.
- Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at cook line and walk in freezer.
- Single-service food containers lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
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17519 WINDING OAK LN, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on top of hot holding cabinet. Operator labeled Sanitizer.
- 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. Provided DBPR clean up instructions via email to supplement locations bodily fluid disposal kit.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pack of chewing gum stored on top of hot holding cabinet on cooks line. Operator removed item.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR Choking poster via email.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on line wearing watch on wrist while labeling food on cook line. Employee removed watch during inspection.
3575 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer.
- 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.
16371 CORPORATE COMMERCE WAY, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef, first reach-in cooler left side unit. Operator rearranged.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in handwash sink. Operator removed.
- 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling out form at time of inspection.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 sets on oven door. Operator removed.
2519 GULF DR, BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled. Reviewed with the operator.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the bathroom doors not self closing.
906 MANATEE AVE E, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line butter (79F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour.Person in charge placed in reach in cooler.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Person in charge removed.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer hood soiled with grease.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.observed Handwashing sink slow drain. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
5415 UNIVERSITY PKWY, SARASOTA · Manatee County
- Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator moved items.
- Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed all hood filters missing over the grill. Operated returned them.
6420 US 301 N, ELLENTON · Manatee County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above open box of single service food handler gloves. Manager corrected chemical storage.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of dripper well soiled.
- Open dumpster lid.
- Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
5312 HOLMES BLVD, HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed their inside bathroom doors not self closing.
573 10 ST E #583, PALMETTO · Manatee County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed establishment utilizing splitter on mop sink faucet without vacuum breaker.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep shelf above mixing bowls and next to seasonings.
440 12 ST, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sausage. Operator corrected storage.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored next to slicer not in sanitizer solution.
835 301 BLVD E, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Educated employee and proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands and handwashing sink.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- Food stored on floor.observed bottle water stored on floor. Person in charge removed.
- Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
6008 15 ST E, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on food rack.employee removed.
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cooked line single service items not inverted. Person in charge inverted.