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Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.

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IRON EAGLE BAR AND GRILL

9371 HWY 78 W, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

Aug 12, 2026

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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. Waitress placed lemons in drinks with bare hands. Waitress discarded lemons and drinks. Waitress was educated on proper technique.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Waitress placed lemons in drinks with bare hands. Waitress discarded lemons and drinks. Waitress was educated on proper technique.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and par cooked chicken wings over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Ice buildup in long white reach-in freezer
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VILLAGE CAFE

5133 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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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 dishmachine chlorine at 0ppm after several attempts.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting on plastic drinking cups stacked next to soda machine.

TURTLES ON LITTLE SARASOTA BAY

8875 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad reach in cooler cold holding crabmeat 50F, house made Caesar 47F. Operator moved to freezer and will store food on ice until reach in cooler is repaired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walkin cooler, raw fish stored over cooked pork ribs. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Observed at bar, operator relocated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic drink cups in wait station.

DAIQUIRI DECK

5250 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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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 main dishwasher in kitchen 0ppm chlorine after several attempts. Manager discovered hoses were switched and corrected to 50ppm during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4lbs defrosted ahi tuna in vacuum sealed packaging.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw shrimp and mahi over cooked bacon in pull out drawer on cook line. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade. Manager removed for cleaning.
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. See stop sale. Observed 4lbs defrosted ahi tuna in vacuum sealed packaging.

PAPA JOHN'S #643

3416 CLARK RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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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. Observed Devon Ziegler working over 4 months without any training certificate.
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. Gave manager bulletin.
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.Printed copies and both employees signed during inspection.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.Observed low water pressure at bathroom hand wash sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handles touching food at pizza station cut tomatoes, chicken, and ham containers in reach in cooler top. Employee corrected.

LITTLE SAIGON BISTRO VIETNAMESE CUISINE

2725 BENEVA RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed from the commercial packaging stored over ready to eat peanuts sauce in the stand up reach in freezer in the front counter area. Operator placed the beef below the peanut sauce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Operator label the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice machine in the kitchen soiled.
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KACEY'S SEAFOOD & MORE

4904 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands, Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed thier hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp then changed their gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); Fish (54F - Cold Holding) Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of dish machine soap and rinse aid stored next to bag in box soda in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the soap and rinse aid.

DER DUTCHMAN RESTAURANT

3713 BAHIA VISTA ST, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean cups in the expo area. Manager removed the bottle.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs (70F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the eggs were stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded the pooled eggs.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled all the bottles.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced all the sanitizer in the buckets new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water in a preparation sink. Manager ran water over the fish.
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CHINA KING

45 N INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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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. Operator had blank copy of form posted but no signed copies. Informed operator they must print and sign more copies.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut and marinated beef and chicken, dumplings, and cooked pork in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Operator moved shrimp has test kit for quaternary sanitizer but is using chlorine sanitizer.
Food stored on floor. Observed tub of shrimp in walk-in cooler stored on floor below shelves. Operator moved shrimp to shelf.

THE HUB BAJA GRILL

5148 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish over cut peppers and onions in pull out drawer on Hub kitchen line and Scallops over cooked rice in Cottage side. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand sink next to dishmachine in central kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand sink next to dishmachine in central kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed outside of Cottage cook line and in Cottage closet unsecured co2 tanks.

YUMMIES DONUTS AND BBQ

2001 TAMIAMI TRL S, VENICE · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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Establishment is still currently operating without a license and has the remainder of the original 60 days from Inspection on August 11, 2026 to submit a license application.
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.
Observed large section of missing tile by doorway from main kitchen area to fryer and dishwasher areas
Observed paint in working areas of kitchen floor has worn off and is no longer sealed.

WICKED CANTINA

1603 NO TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

4 1

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (67F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (68F - Cold Holding); Egg wash (68F - Cold Holding) were the only items stored in a small top load cooler unit on the cook line. Manager stated the items were stored in the cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded the items.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then changed their gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and put on new gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of stainless steel cleaner stored next to Togo containers in the wait station area. Manager removed the stainless steel cleaner.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice machine in the wait station area soiled.

BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA

12105 MERCADO DR, VENICE · Sarasota County

Aug 12, 2026

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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at dessert station and pizza station soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at dessert station and pizza station. Repeat from last inspection 6-10-26
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat from last inspection 6-10-26

ISLA BONITA

862-864 E 41 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County

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