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.
2301 N PACE BLVD, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- License expired. This is a non-operational inspection due to the establishment being in an extended period of not operating. Establishment must be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations prior to reopening. Contact the Division of Hotels and Restaurants at DHR.district6@myfloridalicense.com with any questions concerning re-opening.
411 REID AVE, PORT ST JOE · Gulf County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line. Paper towels were placed in to the drying device. **Corrected On-Site**
- Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
602 MONUMENT AVE, PORT ST JOE · Gulf County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area. **Repeat Violation**
- Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt or sugar container on the cook line not labeled.
- Cup or other container with no handle used to dispense food,inside the sugar container.
1828 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at 1st restroom. Employee stocked paper towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
- Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in upright freezer. Manager removed drink from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
- Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed A bag of trash was on ground behind dumpster. Manager sent employee to place trash in dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
2335 APALACHEE PKWY, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 48F Smoked Turkey 47F Ham 46F Pico de gallo 48F Corn salsa 48F. Operator placed food items inside walk-in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back of restaurant near drive thru.
- 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 food prep table near drive thru.
1605 S ADAMS, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand sink near entrance to kitchen.
1935 APALACHEE PKWY, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
200 S. DUVAL STREET, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with quaternary test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
210 S MAGNOLIA DR, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee stated they just got a truck and he will stock them. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
- Food stored on floor. Case of oranges stored on floor under table in kitchen.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plates stored on floor in dry storage.
444 W COLLEGE AVE, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer- fried breaded chicken tenders 113F ( 11:35- 11:50 ).Employee discarded chicken instead of reheating. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in womens restroom. Provided printed hand wash sign to establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager began removing u e to clean and sanitize ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
505 W GEORGIA ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold in steam well- Macaroni and cheese 111F, baked beans 111F ( 11:30-12:30 ). Chef placed items on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloths stored in sink at bar. Multiple scrubbers stored in sink next to 3 compartment sink.
- 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.
- Middle soda gun at bar not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Build up observed in spray nozzle.
5323 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles build up of grease.
2441 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Slow draining water in handwash sink near drive-thru window.
5323 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
825 SW COUNTY ROAD 360, MADISON · Madison County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
144 SE DADE ST, MADISON · Madison County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
5382 STEWART ST, MILTON · Santa Rosa County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed chili sauce 142f reheating for approximately 3 hours per operator. Operator discarded chili sauce during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed salsa 46f in upright reach-in cooler. Cooler door open/shut multiple times during lunch rush. Less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
5828 DOGWOOD DR, MILTON · Santa Rosa County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Upon inspection, observed repackaged raw salmon stored over packages of cooked shrimp in reach-in upright freezer # 1.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cooked breaded shrimp 49f in walk-in cooler, less than 4 hours per manager. **Repeat Violation**
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed in-use utensils on cook line stored in water with a temperature of 84f.
2161 S BYRON BUTLER PKWY, PERRY · Taylor County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at hose-side after splitter added to mop sink.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sugar bin near drive through soiled with brown substance.
- Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice without wearing gloves at drive through window.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on breading bin at cookline.
- Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Vent on ceiling near front counter soiled with dust. 2. Wall in kitchen near desk soiled with dust.
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2159 BYRON BUTLER PKWY S, PERRY · Taylor County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at two spigots inside dumpster enclosure. 2. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter added to mop sink.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from handwash sink near walk-in cooler.
- Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Bedding and/or camp site set up on ground behind dumpster enclosure.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. One dusty vent on ceiling above cookline.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured near mop sink.
1716 AIRPORT PULLING RD S, NAPLES · Collier County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A package of raw fish is stored on top of a container of cooked shrimp. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a basket of onions partially covering the hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. There is a customer sitting at the counter holding a dog in their hands. **Admin Complaint**
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date sold. **Warning**
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the can opener blade. **Warning**
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1225 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT A4, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting for the mop sink faucet.
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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/ Observed Duong Nguyen certified food manager certification expired 10/14/2020 through Prometric.
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the blade of the can opener.
- Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
19590 COCHRAN BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- 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. The operator was unable to locate the current employee training certificates.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. On an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice chute at the self-serve water station soiled with a black mold-like substance.
9325 COLLIER BLVD, NAPLES · Collier County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler in the back kitchen raw beef is stored above ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 employee training is expired.
- Carpet used to line food-contact shelves. There is carpet lining three food contact shelves in the dry storage area.