Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.
809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, OCALA · Marion County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added towels at handwashing sink.
1738 SE 58 AVE, OCALA · Marion County
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Saturday with no date mark. Date 10/10 added during this inspection.
- 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.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in hand washing sink. Moved during this inspection.
- Food stored outside. Reach in freezer behind food truck with bags of chicken wings and bags of fries.
- No copy of latest inspection report available.
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2135 SADLER RD, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County
- At callback, operator stated he has completed training but has to print out certificate.
1762 HWY 17 S, POMONA PARK · Putnam County
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make line cooler torn.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make line cooler soiled with food debris.
523 N SUMMIT ST, CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Y-Splitter missing vacuum breaker on black hose side and empty side. Vacuum breaker is currently sitting in between Y-Splitter and faucet.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear with yellow spray head chemical bottle filled with clear liquid missing label.
504 W GEOFFERY ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County
- House made sauce 44F, feta cheese 50F, cut watermelon 48F, cut cabbage 56F, seaweed 49F all Cold Holding in same flip-top cooler. Person in charge is wait in service. Ambient 42F. All food in cooler for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed food in another flip-top cooler.
- Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice made approximately 30 min prior missing label. Person in charge added label.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth used to keep bamboo leaves moist. Person in charge removed wiping cloth.
157 KING ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Red snapper thawing in bag.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under oven; sea bass, short ribs 46F, pork belly 51F, snapper 52F, rice 45F,potatoes 43F; ( - Cold Holding) Across from stove; cheese, 58, shrimp 44, beef 48, hamburger 45; ( - Cold Holding) Tall cooler; potatoes 51, cheese, 45, spinach cream, 48; ( - Cold Holding) Per person in charge items not in cooler for long.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In small reach in cooler cream not dated. Person in charge dated Sunday.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in hand washing sink on cook line. Person in charge removed.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink in kitchen.
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72 SPANISH ST, ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns 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. Cook was cook tortillas with bare hands and pulling them off the flat top with her bare hands. Addressed and she washed hands and placed gloves on.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; butter 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge discarded.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Re-fried beans 117F; ( - Hot Holding) person in charge reheated to proper temperature.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cloth in sing by dish machine, misc. stuff in hand washing sink next to ice machine at the bar. Person in charge cleared bot sinks.
- 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. Establishment can not provide proof of training.
- +7 more violations →
6691 US 129, LIVE OAK · Suwannee County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of Henry Pennys on cook line greasy.
203 OHIO AVE, N. LIVE OAK · Suwannee County
- Employee switched from working with raw food to clean dishes without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle clean plates on cook line without washing hands.
- Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee entered kitchen from outside, rinsed hands with water and proceeded to handle food and clean plates on the cook line. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on top of beer kegs in walk-in cooler. Employee moved chicken to another shelf. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in cooler next to back door. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on prep table next to kitchen warmer: salsa (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated salsa placed on prep table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee added ice to ice bath to reduce temperature to 31F. Item stored on kitchen prep table next kitchen ice machine: crab (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated crab placed on table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed crab in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in cook line steam table: queso (123F - Hot Holding). Employee stated queso reheated and placed in steam table one hour prior to temperature being taken.
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315 HOWARD ST W, LIVE OAK · Suwannee County
- Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Taco shells stored on front counter. Owner placed taco shells in kitchen.
- 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/. Establishment operating without a license. Establishment received license during inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in ice bath on kitchen table: beef (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in ice bath one hour prior to temperature being taken.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on front counter prep table. Owner removed phone during inspection.
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Owner turned containers over.
301 MADRID BLVD, PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County
- No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
- Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
- Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
- Open dumpster lids, missing drain plugs, garbage on the ground around the dumpster, unused equipment on the premises.
4347 LAFAYETTE ST, MARIANNA · Jackson County
- Sewage backup, wastewater on the ground, or improper disposal of mop/cleaning water — emergency-tier findings under DBPR rules.
2880 BECCA AVE, NAPLES · Collier County
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
- CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.
2880 BECCA AVE, NAPLES · Collier County
- Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
- Establishment lacks documented procedures for employee health reporting, response to vomiting/diarrhea events, or person-in-charge knowledge of foodborne illness.
4880 HIGHWAY 90, MILTON · Santa Rosa County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
- No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.
- Equipment and utensils stored wet (wet nesting), stored uninverted, or stored in dirty drawers/racks after cleaning.
99 ROCK LANDING RD, PANACEA · Wakulla County
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
- Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
- Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
- Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
- Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
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27 F AZALEA DR, CRAWFORDVILLE · Wakulla County
- Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; wiping-cloth sanitizer (chlorine or quaternary ammonium) below required minimum strength.
- Open dumpster lids, missing drain plugs, garbage on the ground around the dumpster, unused equipment on the premises.
- Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE STE 50, PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County
- No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
- Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.