Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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1003 SR 7, VILLAGE OF WELLINGTO · Palm Beach County
- At walk in cooler: cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) ; cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, stored in unit over night. See stop sale. At stove top: roasted bell peppers (97F at 4:45pm- Cooked Cooling) Cooked mushrooms (87F at 4:45pm- Cooked Cooling) As per operator, since 1:30pm. Products did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale.
- Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ant trail along the opening of the back door.
- At walk in cooler: cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) ; cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, stored in unit over night. See stop sale. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler: sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) Not prepped or portioned today. Stored in cooler that isnt working 2 hours prior. Operator moved to quick chill.
- Standing water in floor at the back door of kitchen.
110 MAC FARLANE DR, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Not provided any kind of measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
9920 FL A1A ALT UNIT 815, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets torn and soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize or replace.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
817 NE 6 AVE, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County
- 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....grabbed cut cucumbers with bare hands , prep person stated she washed hands before cutting cucumbers. Employee washed hands and putting gloves on hands
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 52F, half and half 55F in reach in cooler at front line , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held few minutes out . Operator permanently removed food to cooler .
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored wet towels in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...stored in handwashing sink . Employee washed hands properly stored.
3447 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL · Hernando County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters are soiled.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor behind the cook line equipment is soiled with grease and food debris.
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on several containers. The operator removed and washed the containers that had the old labels on them.
30405 CRACKER CROSSING, BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County
- Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested twice at 135F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitizing, Sink and Surface, tested 700ppm
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to air dry.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table on cookline. Operator removed.
31120 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler
- Wiping cloth Sink and Surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator replaced solution, tested at 700ppm.
RACETRACK RD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa 55°F at 3:10 PM left out on front counter in an ice bath at 11 AM -manager discarded.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 55°F at 3:10 PM left out on front counter in an ice bath at 11 AM -manager discarded.
- Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Low pressure at handwash sink
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used for storing a cutting board and a green scrub. Employee removed all items at time of inspection.
- Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink stored inside front service reach in cooler for beer. Employee removed personal coverage at time of inspection.
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11225 RACE TRACK DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a speed cart next to water fountain. Employee unblocked handwash sink at time of inspection.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles soiled over front line cook.
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets are soiled. Employee began cleaning gaskets at time of inspection.
- +2 more violations →
11225 RACETRACK RD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at over 500 PPM. Employee readjusted Quaternary ammonia to 150 PPM at time of inspection.
- Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Discussed with employee and manager proper handwashing after every change of task and before handling foods. Employee washed hands at time of inspection.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside beer reach in cooler next to liquor display case.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
11225 RACE TRACK DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner and all purpose cleaner sprays stored on top of microwave next to ice machine. Manager relocated chemicals to an approved location at time of inspection.
- Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer and walk-in freezer.
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onion stored over cooked chicken in front line reach in cooler. Unwashed strawberries stored over cupcakes, inside produce walk-in cooler. Employee relocated all items to an approved location at time of inspection.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in the bar area. Manager posted hand wash and sign at time of inspection.
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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11225 OLD RACE TRACK RD, TAMPA · Hillsborough 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.
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at handwash sink due to a broke water heater. Manager stated it broke on 3/29 and will be replaced on Monday 4/6.
- Open dumpster lid.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tank next to beer keg reach in cooler not secured.
3050 N ROCKY POINT DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 bags of commercially ROP raw tuna cubes thawed remains in sealed packages.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding) and sliced cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored at prep area for sandwiches. Operator moved to reach-in freezer.
- 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. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm chlorine. Operator prime sanitizer manually, then ran multiple times, tested 100ppm.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocked handwash sink at prep kitchen. Operator removed trash can away from handwash sink.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mark Balog, Food and Beverage Manager.
- +6 more violations →
7720 COURTNEY CAMPBELL, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of ice cubes dumped in handwash sink at wait station by the kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned the handwash sink and coached employees at time of inspection.
- 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. Multiple bags of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fishes thawing remains in sealed packages in prep sink. Employee removed fishes from packages at time of inspection.
1700 N WESTSHORE BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of butter (52F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Operator placed item in ice at time of inspection.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray stand and large trash can stored in front of the handwash sink at dish machine area. Operator moved items away from handwash sink at time of inspection.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on counter top next to cold well at cook line. Operator discarded drink.
7419 US HWY 301, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 44 F, butter 45 F in reach in prep cooler. Employee placed on ice at time of inspection.
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating, license expired 2/1/2026.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
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17021 PALM POINTE DR, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of polish being stored above the ice cream freezer.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager was able to print and fill out form.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep tables and cook line.
- Stored food not covered. Observed buckets of batter in the walk in cooler with no cover.
2501 W BUSCH BLVD STE 1, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Observed expired training from Safe Staff for Maria B exp 8-1-2022, Victoria Melendez 9-1-2025 , Geovanni Brusso exp 9-1-2925 ,
2087 COLLIER PARKWAY, LAND O LAKES · Pasco County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (108F - Hot Holding); cooked pepper and onion (108F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator stated that there two items only been there for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated them to 165F above.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained in kitchen
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on hand sink by grill, operator removed it
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under front counter
13833 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mac and cheese 47°F - 50°F inside walk-in cooler placed overnight inside walking cooler for cooling at 9 PM the previous night - manager discarded.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw steak 49°F at 10 AM inside thawing cabinet next to walk-in cooler; placed inside thawing cabinet at 7 AM; cooled to 34°F at 10:19 AM inside walk in freezer.
- Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed one employee on front line, crack raw shell eggs, and then change gloves without first washing hands. Discuss proper hand washing procedure with employee. Employee washed hands, then wore new gloves at time of inspection.
- 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. 17 employees with expired training from January 2026 to March 2026.
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4500 W TAMPA BAY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP packaging not removed from packaging that needs to be removed from packaging before thawing out, manager discarded item
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. hand wash sink in prep room next to walk in cooler blocked by food prep cart , employee moved cart to make sink accessible.
- 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. Employees trained by Florida Restaurant and Lodging association expired, Roudelis Rous exp. 12/20/25, Jessica Vazquez exp. 12/20/25 ,Suelene Velez exp. 12/20/25 , David Hernandez exp. 12/20/25
- 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 salmon in ROP packaging not removed from packaging that needs to be removed from packaging before thawing out, manager discarded item.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the ware washing drying rack next to large triple ink in prep kitchen, manager said they will order new boards
- +1 more violations →
1721 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough 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. Expired for 2 employees.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle with no label. Operator placed label
- In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sanitizer solution at cookline. Operator removed.
- Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep table atcookline. Operator discarded.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm
775 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle in server area. Operator placed label.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Jug of sanitizer stored in prep area hand sink. Steel wool in cookline hand sink. Operator removed items.
- Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open beverage on prep surface by breading station. Operator removed.
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator arranged properly.
3883 US HIGHWAY 301 SOUTH, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 71 F left out at room temperature. Discussed reheating.
- Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
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4110 W BOY SCOUT BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of mashed potato (124F - Hot Holding) and a small container of lime butter (113F - Hot Holding) stored in hot box at prep kitchen. Operator moved to oven to reheat.
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer tested 500+ppm in three-compartments sink. Operator diluted with water and tested 200ppm.
- Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A utility cart stored in front of the handwash sink at prep kitchen. Operator moved away from handwash sink.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed.
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1910 N OLA, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- 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 cut walfles with bare hand no gloves disscued with manager the importance of hand washing
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cook chicken sitting in sink no running water.manager turned on water