Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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4429 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 240-250, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
- Vacuum breaker in the incorrect location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker between the faucet and splitter. Educated the operator to place between the splitter and hose. **Warning**
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the basin of front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the container from the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled next to front counter handwash sink. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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106 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY W STE C11, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen has no soap. The operator placed soap in soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under coffee machine gasket torn.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personnel food in reach-in cooler beside ice cream reach-in cooler. The personnel food was removed from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3132 53 AVE E, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- 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.Person in charge printed a copy of the handout. **Corrected On-Site**
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed over pizza oven and fryers hood filter soiled with grease.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with wrist watch on wrist. employee removed and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
3561 53 AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of food debris. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one piece of snapper on the cook line thawed it the packaging. Operator voluntarily discarded the product **Corrected On-Site**
- Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine with excess soil.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf of 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth towels being used under shell eggs and on top of clams on the cook line in the four door reach-in cooler. Operator removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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5779 53RD AVE E, BRADENTON · Manatee 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.observed in dish room area employee went from soiled to clean dishes and failed to wash hands before touching clean dishes. Person in charge educated employee. Employee place soiled dishes in dish washing machine, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
- No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Person in charge filled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
- Stored food not covered. Observed: multiple Stored food not covered in walk-in in cooler and freezer . Person in charge covered food.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
101 RIVERFRONT BLVD #120, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored above cooked ribs in the walk in cooler. Operator swapped them. **Corrected On-Site**
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 350ppm quaternary. Operator remade them to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
- Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed their sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator double bucketed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a tool case stored above canned food in the back storage area.
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5235 14 ST W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- 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/. Latyjah
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
2808 10 ST W, PALMETTO · Manatee County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- Food stored on floor. Observed pan of frozen fish stored on floor of walk in Freezer.
2303 1 ST, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north side of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
2715 MANATEE AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored with dry storage food. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for their chlorine dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their two kitchen hand sinks. Operator placed more. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 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 missing training for Crysten P and Jasmin who have both worked for over 60 days and handle food.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the outside storage freezer.
5911 53 AVE E, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in reach in cooler rice (49F - Cooling)Person in charge stated it was placed in reach in cooler on 3/30/26. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler rice (49F - Cooling)Person in charge stated it was placed in reach in cooler on 3/30/26. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front kitchen area.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed by beverage station plastic cups wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
600 US 41, PALMETTO · Manatee County
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers in prep area not labeled and not identifiable. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stored on dry rack wet nesting in dry storage area.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal hat stored on top of single service box. Manager removed hat. **Corrected On-Site**
- Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to sauces on bottom shelf of prep table near cook line. Manager removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil covered prep shelf in prep area. Employee replaced tin foil. **Corrected On-Site**
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2200 HWY 441 SE, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up: large spoons, spatula and whisk stored food contact surface up in kitchen. Operator removed and prepared to wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
5557 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles stored with their soda boxes. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
- Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed a buildup of trash around the dumpsters. **Repeat Violation**
- Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris buildup under the cook and prep lines. **Repeat Violation**
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employe drinks stored with their soda boxes. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
2020 GULF GATE DR, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap.Observed first dipper well faucet in water on cook line. Manager corrected by placing tube in holster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled hood.
2063 SIESTA DR, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Operator stated it is scheduled soon.
1537 MAIN STREET, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light missing in the middle of the MFDV.
6592 SUPERIOR AVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- 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.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The operator was emailed an employee handwashing sign. **Repeat Violation**
2301 N TAMIAMI TRL, NOKOMIS · Sarasota County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding quiche 50F, sour cream 47F, ham 47F, shredded cheese 48F **Warning**
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cold holding quiche 50F, sour cream 47F, ham 47F, shredded cheese 48F **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 at 0 ppm. **Warning**
- 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. Printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
- Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
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8383 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, SUITE 108, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walkin cooler cold holding chicken wing 46F, pork ribs 46F. Employee relocated away from door. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed chicken wing and pork ribs in walkin cooler.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in mens bathroom.
- Food stored on floor. Observed oil rubs on floor at end of cook line.
- Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.. operator double bucketed. **Corrected On-Site**
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1534 STATE ST, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna. Fresh in shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line without a shell tag. Manager discarded the mussels.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sealed bag of shrimp thawing under running water in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee placed the shrimp in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna.
19790 WELLEN PARK BLVD, SUITE 101, VENICE · Sarasota County
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment is making Caesar salad dressing from scratch with raw eggs and it is not indicated on the menu. Operator changed recipe to remove raw eggs from recipe and replaced with mayonnaise. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
1525 FOURTH ST UNIT C, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under the back exit door of the establishment.