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909 S HWY 441, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

Container of medicine improperly stored. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Employee was educated and washed hands at the correct location.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Stored food not covered: whole boiled potatoes not covered. Operator covered.

1204 OLD STICKNEY POINT RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Manager corrected.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board. Employee removed and sanitized board.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling above clean utensils shelves in kitchen.

BOCA ROYALE COUNTRY CLUB

1601 ENGLEWOOD RD, ENGLEWOOD · Sarasota County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by dry storage room in kitchen, blocked equipment in front of of sink. Operator moved equipment.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line.operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Observed 2 non collared carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage room. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of french fries in walk-in freezer stored on floor. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

TORTAS LOCAS & BAKERY

2594 12 ST STE A, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over unwashed peppers in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the pork.
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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hose bibb next to the three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled, employee cleaned the slicer. Dough cutter soiled, employee cleaned the dough cutter.
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/ Certified Food Manager Training expired on 4/5/26 Juan Larios Prometric, only Certified Food Manager for the establishment.
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TIKKA INDIAN CUISINE

5445 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions (71F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the cooked onions had been stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the onions.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions (71F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the cooked onions had been stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the onions.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the kitchen next to the cook line and in the walk in cooler. Manager placed all the containers on a shelf.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an employee cutting fresh green peppers before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut peppers.

THE DRUNKEN POET CAFE

1572 MAIN STREET, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked shrimp and chicken stored in pans lined with non food grade paper towel in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tom yum soap stored in the walk in cooler with no date. Employee stated the soup was prepared on 8/10. Employee placed a date mark on the soup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled pans stored in the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. Manager removed the pans.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time as a public health control for sushi rice, manager not able to locate written procedures. Emailed time as a public health control form to the manager. Manager printed and filled out the form before the end of the inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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STEFANO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

401 S INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD · Sarasota County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter portion control cups in reaching cooler at waitstaffstation in kitchen at 75° cold holding. Observed portion cups of sour cream in reaching cooler at waitstaff station in kitchen 72° cold holding. Operator voluntarily disposed of butter cups, and sour cream cups.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observe, weight staff removing butter portion control cups from guest tables and returning them to bulk bin tub in reach in cooler at waitress station in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw sausage in walk-in cooler, stored over cooked and sliced corned beef and tub of coleslaw. Repeat from last inspection 4-9-26
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. See stop sale. Observe shell eggs sitting on counter at prep table by dishwasher area and cook line. No time was marked for eggs, line cook stated eggs have been out for approximately three hours. Line cook moved eggs to walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter portion control cups in reaching cooler at waitstaffstation in kitchen at 75° cold holding. Observed portion cups of sour cream in reaching cooler at waitstaff station in kitchen 72° cold holding. Operator voluntarily disposed of butter cups, and sour cream cups.
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ARTUR'S RESTAURANT

70 N INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD · Sarasota County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at small inside bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at main bar and smaller bar with buildup of mold-like substance. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cooks line.
Walk -in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat from last inspection 5-18-26
Silverwarestored upright with the food-contact surface up at waitstaff station at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

STOTTLEMYER'S SMOKEHOUSE

19 EAST ROAD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap and hand sanitizer stored over condiments in the to go counter. Operator removed them.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their walk in: Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they finished a delivery 30 minutes before I arrived and showed proof.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken store over raw fish in the right side cook line cooler. Operator swapped them.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their inside bar front prep hand sink. Operator placed more there.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food prep not wearing hats. Operator had them put on hats.
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1823 ENGLEWOOD RD, ENGLEWOOD · Sarasota 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 marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice, portion and noodle portion bags in container at end of cook line operator stated items had been placed out one hour prior. Operator then correctly mark time on items.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator is keeping bags of portion cooked rice and bags of portion cooked noodles at end of Cooks line on time as a control, and does not have a written policy. Email operator Time control sheet

DAIQUIRI DECK SOUTH

1250 STICKNEY POINT RD, SIESTA KEY · Sarasota County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzles at both bars. Cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go tray without handles in panko crumb bin in dry storage.
Water draining onto floor surface.Observed at upstairs bar under dishmachine. Manager corrected by adjusting plumbing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 109F water. Cook turned up flame on pot.
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202 N TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed their hands without using soap. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked an item of the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the item to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled toasted bread wile plating for a customer with their bare hands. Employee washed informed and discarded the bread. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna and salmon stored in the walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef discarded the items.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled toasted bread wile plating for a customer with their bare hands. Employee washed informed and discarded the bread.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna and salmon stored in the walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef discarded the items.
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CHATEAU BLEAU RESTAURANT

1111 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES · Dade County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees at kitchen.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
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10417 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI · Dade County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers over sauces in walk in. Operator changed order during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in restroom.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers.
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LA GLORIA RESTAURANTE PESCADERIA CORP

852- 854 E 41 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork on top unwashed oranges inside reach in cooler at front bar area. Manager removed and stored properly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection.
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. Observed employees Leyla Diaz and Bella Meneses Food handlers certification expired 01-09-2026.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal open bottle water inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
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THE RICKENBACKER

3900 NW 21 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above cook line showing damage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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DENNY'S OF 36TH ST 7459

7411 NW 36 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
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3800 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Open dumpster lid.
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-01

1101 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County

Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with shelves with rusted.

BIG YARD RESTAURANT

18085 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked cabbage (45F - Cooling); goat (45F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per owner states due to open and close door so much, items get affected. Ambient thermometer outside unit is 42F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw jerk chicken (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per owner states due to open and close door so much, items get affected. Ambient thermometer outside unit is 42F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (113F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (98F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours. Spoke to operator about using time as a public health. Provided form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed slice cakes with no date label.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1542

21595 S DIXIE HWY, GOULDS · Dade County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at walk in cooler.
Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot water does have enough water pressure at hand wash sink by the fryer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the 3 compartment sink.
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7390 SW 24 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located across the cook line with soiled interior.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on door and vents.

LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA #230

10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD #110, MIAMI · Dade County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in back prep area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of ladle submerged in commercially processed cheese inside RIC at pizza assembly station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used for shredded mozzarella at pizza station.

FRITANGA MONIMBO

13710 SW 56 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef inside RIC with no date marked, as per cook from previous day.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease at cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups box on floor by front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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OSTERIA DEL MAR

720 OCEAN DR, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a container of marinara sauce at walk in cooler.
Live rodent present. Observed at warewashing area live rodent crawling on the floor under dishwasher and another crawling On the floor at cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled.
Reach-in cooler /Walk- cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler and reach in cooler across from walk in soiled with mold like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from walk-in freezer at kitchen area?

LUIS GALINDO LATIN AMERICAN

898 SW 57 AVE, WEST MIAMI · Dade County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil mojo (85F - Cold Holding), stored at cooking line table. As per employee food was prepared 1 hour before the inspection. During the inspection employee placed item in reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line, preparation area, and dry storage.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty shelves or rack.
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JERRY & JOES PIZZERIA

1772 W 68 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection next to 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen area.
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