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.
11275 US 98 W #4, MIRAMAR BEACH · 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.
- Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed AC ceiling vent with condensation drip onto food contact surface table near soup steam well. Manager placed a food grade pan on table to catch drips then removed soup and placed in portable electric pot during inspection.
- Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Breader station uncovered flour stored in pan near hand sink.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on walls and chute.
3000 US HWY 98, SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup on pipe in walk-in cooler and ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance on expo/chicken racks in walk-in cooler.
- Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain between cook line and chicken prep station.
- Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment stored beside grease receptacle in dumpster enclosure.
2525 US 98 W STE B, SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton 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. Observed one gallon container of milk in low boy cooler without date mark opened for 48 hours per operator. Operator date marked during inspection.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen with accumulation of dust.
- Standing water in bottom of upright reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned up water spill during inspection.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored in upright cooler beside food intended for customer service. Operator removed drink during inspection.
38 THOMPSON RD STE 5, SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton County
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed three cardboard boxes of single serve donut boxes stored on floor behind front counter.
3369 PINE RIDGE RD, NAPLES · Collier County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
12975 COLLIER BLVD STE 104, NAPLES · Collier County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink on cook line at far end next to walk in cooler used for ware washing. Discussed with operator hand sink is only for hand washing to prevent reduce cross contamination.
1089 N COLLIER BLVD #424, MARCO ISLAND · Collier County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. The person in charge Hadlee Thomas gas been employed a manager greater than 30 days and is unable to provide proof of managers food safety certification.
3231-A TAMIAMI TRAIL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Owner Certified Food Manager Expired.
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
1811 N TAMIAMI TRL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored with raw chicken in the drawer portion of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the raw pork.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (50F - Cold Holding) in the lower drawers in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler. Observed sliced mozzarella (62F - Cold Holding); pork stuffed mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler against the wall in the salad station. The operator voluntarily discarded the cheese. The operator moved the mushrooms to the walk in cooler.
- 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. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the end of the cook line.
- Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf with clean metal mixing bowls. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
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1804 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT E1, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
- Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee submerge hotel pans in quaternary sanitizer solution then remove from the solution in less than 30 seconds. The employee placed the pans in the solution for more than 30 seconds.
1441 TAMIAMI TRL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Hot dogs thawing under water that was barely running/dripping. The operator increased the water velocity.
- Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a quaternary solution sanitizer bucket stored on top of a closed ice bin at a soda station behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
- No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the kitchen near the entrance to the front counter. The operator provided a trash can for the hand sink.
17753 TOLEDO BLADE BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte 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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator filled the three compartment sink with a quaternary solution at 200ppm.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer solution. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
12275 COLLIER BLVD #3, NAPLES · Collier County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line observed cooked fish (88F - Hot Holding). Operator stated fish was cooked 30 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed proper hot holding temperatures. Operator began to reheat fish.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the walk in cooler. observed pieces of metal product lifting from floor.
900 S COLLIER BLVD, MARCO ISLAND · Collier County
- The ice buildup has been removed from the sprinkler head in the walk in freezer, there is ice on the side of the walk in freezer door.
11693 COLLIER BLVD, NAPLES · Collier County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the steam table in the kitchen observed cooked refried beans (120F - Hot Holding). Employee stated food was prepared 30 min prior to inspection. Employee stated their intention was to hold food hot as back up container. Discussed proper hot holding temperature, operator decided to cool beans and place in walk in.
- 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)
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. In the menu observed dish, ceviche and ceviche mixto. Operator stated no heat is applied to fish and is marinated in lime juice. Operator began to mark menus.
701 BALD EAGLE DR, MARCO ISLAND · Collier County
- Employee washed hands with no soap. An employee washed their hands without using soap. Educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures.
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack in the can storage area there is 1 number 10 can of pineapple tidbits with a dented rim. See stop sale.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle on the floor next to the convection oven on the cook line.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the slicer, around the blade guard and the sharpener.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters above the flat top grill and deep fryer.
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4891 GOLDEN GATE PKWY, NAPLES · Collier County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the stand alone freezer near three compartment sink observed cooked pork and cooked chicken prepared in house without a date mark. Operator stated foods were cooked and frozen last week on Friday.
3369 PINE RIDGE RD STE 105, NAPLES · Collier County
- Employee began handling clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand wash with employee. Employee properly washed hands.
13030 TAMIAMI TRL E, NAPLES · Collier County
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. There is standing water on the floor in the walk in cooler and in dry storage along the wall dividing the two areas.
145 S BARFIELD DR, NAPLES · Collier County
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. An employee rinsed off a pizza cutter marker in the hand washing sink in the pizza station, then placed it in the prep area. Employee educated on proper ware washing procedures.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink in the pizza area is being used to clean a pizza cutter. Educated the employee on proper use of hand washing sinks.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There is an employee in the kitchen preparing good while wearing a bracelet.
- Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright reach in cooler by the triple sink is torn.
- Food stored on floor. There is a bag of onions and cases of mozzarella cheese stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
400 N LEMON AVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (57F - Cold Holding); Corned beef (60F - Cold Holding); Beef brisket (56F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (62F - 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.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored above cooked eggs in the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Employee removed the salmon.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the preparation area soiled.
502 US 27 S, LAKE PLACID · Highlands County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. District manager educated employee and they washed hands.
13451 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 16, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of bleach stored on shelving near bottled beverages and box of single-service lids. Operator removed bleach.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon stored inside handwash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on handwash only. Operator removed spoon.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
- Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed purse.
925-927 CAPE CORAL PKWY E, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/salt container. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled container.
- Open dumpster lid.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in corner.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar near back exit. Operator placed sign at handwash sink.
20310 GRAND OAKS SHOPPES BLVD, ESTERO · Lee County
- Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Observed a four outlet splitter on the mop sink back flow prevention was on the single water line going into the splitter 2 lines were going into mixing station with back flow prevention built in 2 were not,
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink on the front line next to the shake machine not working, according to the operator they have a work,order in to have it repaired today,
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on fry station, operator removed.
1520 BROADWAY #108, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over vegetables in reach in freezer.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); rice (54F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach in cooler. The operator placed items in walk in cooler. Observed raw tuna (51F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (50F - Cold Holding); Krab(51F - Cold Holding) in sushi display case. The operator is relocating items to another cooler.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container with water at handwash sink near ware washing area.
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Menu does not have specific consumer advisory wording, does identify hidden raw ingredients. Provided consumer advisory poster for operator to post at time of inspection.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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10801 CORKSCREW RD STE 520, ESTERO · Lee County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed omeprazole medication stored on shelf above pickup area in the servers station. Operator moved medicine.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on the reach in make tables on the cook line soiled with food debris.
- 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 handle in contact with cornmeal in the bulk in use bin. Operator removed scoop.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler on the cookline line.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the mens restroom.
4600 SUMMERLIN RD STE C5, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broth 125F hot hold. Operator reheated broth on stove.
- 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 completed form.
- Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked chopped frozen pork not date marked.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on importance of storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizer. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer.