Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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8928 US HWY 19, PORT RICHEY · Pasco County
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- Water leaking from faucet at dishwasher. Operator has someone coming to fix it today.
10 BAY ESPLANADE, CLEARWATER · Pinellas 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.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles stored on shelf next to soda boxes. Items moved.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo 48f, cooked pasta 46f, egg wash 46f, . Egg wash 37f, Alfredo 42f, cooked pasta 43f,
- No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
2025 49TH ST S, GULFPORT · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets kept on tables after bussing and reserved to the next patrons. I observed a patron dine in, leave, the table be bussed without removing the butter packets, and a new patron be sat at that table. Stop Sale issued on all butter packets on tables.
- 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
- Live, small flying insects found. -1 live fly in baking area
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Butter packets kept on tables between customers
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken removed from commercial packaging over croissants and biscuits in reach in freezer
- +18 more violations →
7 ROCKAWAY ST, CLEARWATER BCH · Pinellas County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked coconut rice portioned on 8/10/26 in outside walk in cooler no date marked. Dated mark added.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
2657 ULMERTON RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook touched raw beef put on grill continue to cook and touched hand no hand wash
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect at back hand wash sink 4 live fling insects near mop sink. 4 live flying insects near drain under vegetable prep sink.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buckets of oil and one water with FCS tongs with zip tied to cloths at cook line. Temp of both 89 degrees voluntarily discarded
5035 34 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by 4 total live roaches found: (3) live roaches observed on the southwestern wall of the dry storage room (1) live roach observed at the employee hand wash sink next to the ice machine.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located at server wait station: Whipped butter and garlic 63F. Manager voluntarily discarded. Located in walk-in cooler: shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); prepared lasagna (49F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) Manager discovered unit was on a defrost cycle. Manager moving items into the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
- 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 testing at 0 ppm.
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee begin to put on gloves prior to washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and discussed requirements for handwashing prior to putting on gloves.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk-in freezer. Discussed with manager proper safe storage when items are not all commercially packaged.
- +11 more violations →
1467 S BELCHER RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( sauce) in walk in cooler Reviewed with manager
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer chest - not all products commercially packaged opposite walk in cooler
- Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach for laundry use and not for use on food contact surfaces. Manager purchased the bleach to use on food contact surfaces
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli 72 F less than 2 hours . Manager moved broccoli to walk in cooler
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked meat ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler .
- +10 more violations →
5448 58 ST N, KENNETH CITY · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg roll (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken for lo mein (38F - Cold Holding)
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on cookline stained
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Walk in cooler door handle soiled
- Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler near register at start of cookline- egg roll (49F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (55F - Cooling); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) No food was stored in this unit overnight, it is stocked daily. Operator said it had been stocked from the walk in around 11AM today. Operator moved all foods to walk in cooler to cool. Operator placed ambient thermometer in cooler and it temped at 64F some time later.
1443 S BELCHER RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Salmon frozen at time of inspection in reach in freezer . Manager explained proper thawing procedure. Reviewed thawing with manager
- Per manager, bathroom door self closer to be installed scheduled by next week
4775 34 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- 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 tested at 0 ppm. Manager primed the unit and re-ran unit multiple times. Machine now testing at a proper 50 ppm met manufacturer data plate.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located inside a reach-in cooler next to fryers and a reach-in cooler across from cook-line: cut tomato (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (59F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) Manager had items placed into the freezer and walk-in cooler to cool. The following corrective action was observed: cut tomato (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (40F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (38F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (39F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (41F - Cold Holding)
- Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control missing time stamp: Cooked chicken tenders, nuggets, and fries. Manager on duty was aware of times and labeled items correctly.
- Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine testing initially at 0 ppm. Test kits are provided to employees have not been used to test machine.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with black mold like substance
- +3 more violations →
4199 34 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested dish machine multiple times. Unit testing at 0 ppm. Manager advised she was aware of a known issue with unit. Inspector advised to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager had three compartment sink set up during inspection.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on top of the dish machine. Discussed with manager who labeled with contents.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of debris behind equipment on cookline
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler with buildup on debris
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line
- +1 more violations →
4195 34 ST S, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- 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 testing at 0 ppm. Machine appears to be leaking chlorine from line. Discussed with chef to discontinue using machine until repaired.
- Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at cook-line
6655 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In the back of the reach in coolers on the front line. The manager relocated the thermometer.
5293 FLORIDA AVE S, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 25 -1lb block.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area blocked by a black utility cart. The cart was removed.
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
635 S LAKESHORE WAY, LAKE ALFRED · Polk County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (69F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F); cooked rice (52F) all from previous day 12 hours plus.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (69F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F); cooked rice (52F) all from previous day 12 hours plus.
735 E MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Small ice bin on serviceline
- Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Outside of ice machine
- Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils with food surface up on the clean dish rack.
2325 ULMERTON RD STE 28, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- 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. Bucket empty under dishwasher activity using machine with wet dishes in rack observed. 0 ppm
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamin C beside clean spoons
- In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket at Cook line used for spoons for cooking 99 degrees
- 2 Live, small flying insects found.
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary was 500+ ppm now 200 ppm
- +30 more violations →
2663 E LAKE RD, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee beverages stored next to food meant for customers in walk in cooler. Operator moved drinks.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on top of reach in cooler at coffee station. Operator moved items.
- Food stored on floor. Bag of Ice stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved bag
51 MAIN ST UNIT 1, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.
- Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Menu states, "Option to recieve discount paying with cash." Does not state credit card fee.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Bowls used as scoops for spices and feta. Operator removed bowls.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade at 50ppm.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box on top of wine box in beer kitchen. Operator moved lunch.
- +1 more violations →
100 MAIN ST #109, SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 3 containers of food stored in drink ice behind the bar. Bartender removed food from drink ice.
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans stored on top of reach in not inverted or protected.
1343 CLEVELAND ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.at the bar . Reviewed with manager
- Per call with plan reviewer Chris, plans were received 8/05/26 in the process of being assigned a plan reviewer
- Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.at bar near restrooms
1100 CLEVELAND ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Plans not approved . No response to deficiency letter for additional information sent June 25, 2026 within 30 day deadline to provide information per call with Plan Reviewer Chris .
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
- Ornela hired a year previously and is a cook , Fiqerete hired 7 months previously and is dishwasher , Enea hired a year previously and is a cook, Ernio hired a year previously and is a server
1745 DREW ST, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 47F -52F , raw chicken 47 F , cut lettuce 48 F , cooked beans 48 F , beef 48 F , salsa 48 F , hard boiled eggs 48F , cooked chicken 48 F , beef 51F , cooked rice 48 F , cooked mushrooms 49;F, milk 49 F, pooled eggs 50F , mozzarella cheese 49-50F in walk in cooler . Manager discarded food
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 47F -52F , raw chicken 47 F , cut lettuce 48 F , cooked beans 48 F , beef 48 F , salsa 48 F , hard boiled eggs 48F , cooked chicken 48 F , beef 51F , cooked rice 48 F , cooked mushrooms 49;F, milk 49 F, pooled eggs 50F , mozzarella cheese 49-50 F in walk in cooler . Manager discarded food
- Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 24 F using the ice method . Manager calibrated thermometer
- Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.Reviewed with manager
- Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler .
- +3 more violations →
6901 22 AVE STE 520 & 522, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw Chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer, chicken not in commercial packaging Operator moved beef to store above chicken
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun behind bar nozzle soiled
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator remade bucket and tested at 200PPM
- Ice buildup in reach-in ice cream freezer and walk-in freezer.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Standing water in reach in cooler behind bar