Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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212 E TARPON AVE, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County
- 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. 1 employee, hired less than 60 days ago, has not signed employee health agreement
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened yesterday, unknown time, oat milk - unknown open date. Discussed proper date marking with operator
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
470 POINSETTIA AVE, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken tenders 95f, operator voluntarily discarded items.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
5572 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler at cook line In small plastic bowls on top of sheep hand, sitting on top of the line in deli cooler. eye rounds (55F - Cold Holding); pork intestines (60F - Cold Holding) Employee removed sheet pan, put all items in reach in cooler.
- 3 live flying insects at cook line and back door 1 live flying insect at service area. Live, small flying insects found.
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 Rodent droppings near dry storage area in dining room. 2 under white freezer dry storage area in dining room. 1 second level of dry storage soda 8 rodent droppings in cabinet near bathrooms
- In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80 degrees rice scoop
- Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Inside cabinet near rest rooms
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7800 BLIND PASS RD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County
- Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ During the licensing process the HVAC duct work on the cook line was observed wrapped with aluminum tape, clear packing tape, and black tape. The aluminum tape was observed in disrepair with observable holes and grease accumulation. Establishment is non-licensable due to need to complete the covering of the HVAC duct work above cook line observable from the dinning room not being covered with metal as required by plan review. Plan review required the enclosure to be done with metal that is smooth and easily cleanable or a drop ceiling that is smooth and easily can be installed.
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 5.5 Lb dented cans of Artichoke Hearts.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caviar missing symbol relating to raw items.
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator sign during the inspection. The operator will print and post the sign prior to opening.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers.
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2302 TYRONE BLVD N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- 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. Corporate has changed their training to all online, however the operator is unsure how to find the proof of training online. Operator provided 15 paper certificates that are up to date, they have over 40 employees.
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
- Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
301 GULF BLVD, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH · Pinellas County
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can Pizza sauce dented on seam. #10 can salsa dented on seam. Items to be discarded.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw burger 46f, raw steak 48f, cooked chicken 47f, cooked brisket 48f, raw chicken 45f, cooked shrimp 46f, all located in reach in cooler #16. All items left in reach in cooler overnight.Repair called.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger 46f, raw steak 48f, cooked chicken 47f, cooked brisket 48f, raw chicken 45f, cooked shrimp 46f, all located in reach in cooler #16. All items left in reach in cooler overnight. Repair called.
- No soap provided at handwash sink.
- No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Left line reach in.
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2105 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored at the top of the reach-in deli cooler at cook line above ready-to eat tomato and peppers. Discussed proper storage with the person in charge who relocated eggs for safe storage.
- Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Test kits provided to employees are QAC test strips. Dish machine utilized is a chlorine machine with a minimum required sanitation of 50 ppm. Discussed with person in charge with acquiring correct test strips to test concentration of sanitizer for the machine for daily operations.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds butter for four hour holds at the wait station behind the front counter. Discussed with person in charge to complete DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and maintain at establishment.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at dish pit used to store plastic containers and drink cup tray. Items were relocated and moved for access to sink.
- 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. No proof of training for any employee other than the certified food manager.
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847 ROOSEVELT BLVD, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County
- Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm, primed machine, ran 4 cycles, still 0ppm
2603 9 ST N, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- 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.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Inspector discussed with person in charge who placed and provided towels at sink.
- Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream sold at front counter for customer self service.
5375 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked rice, green sauce, refried beans. Inside the side by side reach in coolers.
3111 US HWY 98 S UNIT 116, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer floor
122 COMMONWEALTH AVE, POLK CITY · Polk County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026 open and operating during inspection Operator on the phone with Tallahassee.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind kitchen equipment.
- Open dumpster lid.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in mens and womens bathroom used by employees.
2844 LAKELAND HIGHLAND RD, LAKELAND · Polk 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. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. operator is calling the dish machine company
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw pork in reachin cooler
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. operator removed.
1151 HAVENDALE BLVD, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
- Open dumpster lid.
- Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed near oven, hand wash station and food preparation table in corner, also in dish area.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm), operator diluted to correct.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door.
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6858 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
221 COMMONWEALTH AVE N, POLK CITY · Polk County
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in A2 unit.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in Kratos unit.
- Ice buildup in reach-in cooler, observed in Kratos unit.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at 2 rear exit doors.
635 ROBIN RD, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler all food in unit from previous day 12 hrs plus. Turkey Slices (50F - Cold Holding); ham slices (50F - Cold Holding); casa blanco (52F - Cold Holding); Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (64F - Cold Holding);
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over Ready to eat salsa. Operator moved salsa to right side on reachin cooler.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. BY 3-compartment sink. operator replaced paper towels.
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3825 N SCENIC HWY, LAKE WALES · Polk County
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Location Underneath hand washing sink at bar
6595 FLORIDA AVE S, LAKELAND · Polk County
- 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.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator started removing ice to clean the machine.
1625 SHEPHERD RD, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen.
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener blade on the can opener located at the end of the prep table across from the back door.
- 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. Stop Sale Observed 4 packages of fish inside a drawer on the cook line thawed in a vacuum sealed packaging.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on ALL reach in coolers is soiled with debris.
6856 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Food stored on floor. A bag of onions on the floor next to the dry storage area.
1747 E EDGEWOOD DR, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup behind fryers on cookline
101 AMBERSWEET WAY, DAVENPORT · Polk County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken on flip top unit holding at 50F. See stop sale.
- 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. Initial test 0ppm, sanitizer was empty, had employee change out sanitizer. Employee changed out sanitizer, testing at 50ppm.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken holding on flip top unit at 50F.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer being stored in front hand wash sink.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on upright two door freezer in rear of restaurant soiled with mold like substance.
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110 W ORANGE ST, DAVENPORT · Polk County
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On interior sides and rear of ice machine had mold like substance.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine and in womens restroom.
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink faucet leaking.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On right side cooks like upright freezer.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes, utensils, and cups stored on floor in storage room.
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1755 E EDGEWOOD DR, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Dill pickles. In display case.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oat milk Operator labeled milk.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Quart container in bulk items. OPerator moved items.
4520 FLORIDA AVE S, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef knife inside the hand washing sink. Entrance into the kitchen. The knife was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans/containers on the shelf across from the prep sink in the back of the kitchen.
520 US HWY 17-92 W, HAINES CITY · Polk County
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
125 W BAY ST, DAVENPORT · Polk County
- 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. Employees on site only hired for 30 days no proof of any training.
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fry baskets on right hand dry storage shelf stored upright not protected.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler make table.
28610 US HWY 27 S, DUNDEE · Polk County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area.