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.
218 BUNKER COVE RD, PANAMA CITY · Bay County
- Employee beverage container without a lid on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
5685 N NINTH AVE, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in freezer drawers and reach-in cooler door by grill cannot seal.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach-in salad cooler. Per operator, a new condenser is scheduled for installation next week.
1700 TAMIAMI TRL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of pesticide stored on top of a soda machine on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the pesticide.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink with a splitter added to the faucet.
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee crack raw shell eggs then handle a clean plate without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding) in the table top cold holding unit on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the top half of the butter that was out of temperature.
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15 small flying insects around clean equipment near a prep sink in the prep area.
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1010 FT PICKENS RD, PENSACOLA BEACH · Escambia County
- Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Items underneath shelf walk in cooler.
2005 W JORDAN ST, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2025 Open and operating, change of ownership in progress.
6604 N DAVIS HWY, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved HACCP plan and process waiver from the Division. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon in walk-in cooler and freezer. Per operators, salmon is thawed, then portioned prior to vacuum sealing in regular vacuum packaging bags. See stop sale. Per owner, going forward, salmon would not be reduced oxygen packaged. This violation must be addressed by October 26th.
- 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. Operators unable to provide proof of any training. Per operator, no new food handlers are under 60 days. This violation must be addressed by October 26th.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify egg benedicts as being raw or under cooked. This violation must be addressed by October 26th.
3390 CAPITAL CIRCLE NE, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturers specifications. Temperature on rinse cycle surface thermometer and heat strip reading 120F. Manager set up triple sink with sanitizer to use as sanitizer.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen leading to outside has a gap at threshold.
5818 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Stopped employee and had them wash hands. Employee maintained corrected behavior during inspection.
- Ceiling shows damage and is in disrepair. Leaks present in ceiling above kitchen, between fryer and food prep area. Leak is constant and poses a risk for contamination. Area of leak is centrally located in food prep area and traffic through of food and employees high and unavoidable.
4650 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles has dust/debris build up.
1122 THOMASVILLE RD STE 8, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee fixed dispenser.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
385 HARBOR BLVD UNIT #1, DESTIN · Okaloosa County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door upright reach in cooler - ground beef 50, cheese 49/50, raw chicken 45F per staff less than 4 hrs. Exterior walk in cooler - Cheese 44/45, butter 46F per manager less than 4 hrs.
- Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4-6 small flying insects observed in proximity of floor drain in ware-wash area and bar.
- No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Exterior walk in cooler and freezer added . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted slam can opener blade observed soiled with crusty hard debris buildup. Can opener located in expo / wait station . Bar soda guns solid with heavy buildup . Both cleaned during the inspection.
- Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
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8510 KESHAV TAYLOR DR, MILTON · Santa Rosa County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed milk 50f, hard boiled eggs 48f in upright reach-in cooler in buffet area, less than 4 hours. Cooler is opened frequently by guests for self service.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection, observed ice buildup in rear portion of reach-in cooler in buffet area.
804 GULF BREEZE PKWY, GULF BREEZE · Santa Rosa County
- Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs 74f, held less than 4hrs.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator made handwashing station accessible.
- 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.
- Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Raw beef on make line employee moved item then another employee prep vegetables on same surface.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
1506 COASTAL HWY, PANACEA · Wakulla County
- Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door in disrepair.
11275 EMERALD COAST PKWY STE 11, MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 strainers, 2 sponges and food debris in hand wash sink between ware wash area and cook kitchen. Manager removed items from sink.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed 3 bags of ROP tuna stored in bin in upright freezer next to tilapia served to guest. Manager stated someone brought it in and gave it to her, she planned to take it home. Manager placed fish in separate container with lid and labeled employee food. Then placed on bottom shelf.manager stated she will take home today.
- Interior of walk in refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation on walls to the right.
- Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed cloth and sent to laundry bin.
570 SCENIC GULF DR, DESTIN · Walton County
- Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leaking from ceiling/AC onto floor in walk way on cook line in front of grill. Employee stated a maintenance work order has been placed.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler and on floor in front of stove. Employee squeegeed and mopped floors.
- Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
35 MUSSETT BAYOU DR, SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton County
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO tanks stored unsecured at triple sink. Operator secured during inspection.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile at floor drain on cook line.
122 POINCIANA BLVD, MIRAMAR · Walton County
- 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.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee spinning lettuce in spinner inside hand wash sink.
- No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on grey grates.
- Uncovered food stored in sink exposed to splash. Lettuce soaking in water stored in left sink next to right side hand wash sink no splash guard.