Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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10328 ROOSEVELT BLVD, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Syrup spoons Room temperature.
- Food stored in undrained ice Mint in reach in cooler. Employee removed
9900 4TH STREET, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect at sauce area cook line. 1 live flying insect near large floor mixer Establishment has food safe spray and exterminating during inspection not landing on surfaces during inspection.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler wing and fish cooler. Establishment added sheet pans to bottom.
- Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler handle Pantry near cook line broken.
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- Food stored under dripping water line. Heavy ice in reach in freezing. Boxes order drip.
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1030 58 ST N, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler Operator moved chicken to store below shrimp -Raw chicken over raw salmon in walk in freezer Operator moved salmon for proper storage
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in doors of hot box 1 live roach in utility room with soda boxes 13 live roaches in dry storage room, on floors, shelves, and in container of paper to go bags 1 live roach in unused ice machine Operator killed all roaches, discarded paper bags.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over pizzas in reach in cooler near ovens Operator moved pizzas to store above chicken
- Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -roach droppings in corners of shelving in dry storage area
- High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 143F)
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945 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - compound butter (66F - Cold Holding), per staff held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler. Retemp: 45F
- Live, small flying insects found [2] flies found around hot line in front of kitchen
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun has build up of white sludge in side soda gun holder attached to front bar area.
- 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.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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1831 N HIGHLAND AVE STE 10, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Manager washed and rinsed food containers without sanitizing the containers . Manager cleaned triple sink compartments , set up triple sinks and rewashed , rinsed, sanitized food containers
- Raw animal food ( raw chicken on tray) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( precooked vegetables) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in back kitchen . Reviewed with the manager Manager rearranged food
- Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut cabbage) in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, egg rolls in walk in cooler
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Opened cans stored inside hand wash sink opposite walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Manager relocated cans
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660 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Live, small flying insects found Approximately 16 live flies. 1 fly landing on front counter of cold holding serving cooler. 1 fly on wall in back prep area. 2 flies landing on post of sneeze guard of front cooler counter. 1 fly landing front counter by sushi rice. 1 fly flying above self serve drink dispensers pans in dinning room. 2 flies landing on napkin dispenser by front door. 1 fly inside cabinet of self serve ice machine in dinning room 2 flies observed flying by cabinet that stores chemicals and clean linen by bathrooms. 2 flies flying above reach in cooler at front counter. 2 flies flying over front trash receptacle. 1 fly flying around convection oven in back kitchen.
- 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Spam musubi on front counter next to register no time stamp. Operator time stamped Spam Musubi with discard time. Boba in back kitchen no time stamp. Operator time stamped Boba.
- Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticides on back shelf by mop sink.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Red apple with bug repellent stored on of alarm system box over prep table in back kitchen.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced cooked chicken in walk-in-cooler not date marked. Operator placed prepared date on diced chicken.
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7688 49 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · 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/ Walked into a scheduled license establishment has moved food, service equipment, multiple hand wash things mop, sinks, ice bins, and most food service equipment establishment will be opening next week. Plans do not accurately reflect. Plans received per plan review. Spoke with Supervisor LDW.
- No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Walked into a scheduled licensing establishment has moved food, service equipment, multiple hand wash things mop, sinks, ice bins, and most food service equipment establishment will be opening next week. Plans do not accurately reflect. Plans received per plan review. Spoke with Supervisor LDW.
2902 ALT US HWY 19, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer Measured at 500ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer Measured at 500ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter of mop sink.
- Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Employees state they do not test the sanitizer with strips when dispensing.
- 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 in establishment.
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2446 4 STREET N UNIT 6, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public. License expired 2-1-2026. Operator renewed license during inspection.
- 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. Two employees observed with expired training from FRLA: Justin W (4-27-25) Ethan Q (4-27-25)
- 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 jug of milk stored in the furthest East reach-in cooler missing date marking. Employee indicated item was opened more than two days prior.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter observed with chocolate sauce from a serving spoon.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of residue on equipment door handles on reach-in coolers at the front counter.
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1701 DREW ST STE 8, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- 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 . Person in charge time marked butter
- 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. Silvana hired over a year
- 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.
- Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 5 tables added with 10 seats and 6 chairs at bar area total of 16 chairs . Completed Seating change evaluation form for 26 Seats submitted to the district office during this inspection .
2607 9 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Plans submitted, waiting on approval.
- Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside of establishment and not locked.
6657 49 ST N, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets
701 AVE Z SW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal lid top in hand washing sink, operator removed item.
230 ARTEVA DR, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on floor at entrance to walk in freezer.
422 CITI CENTRE ST, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black push cart in front of hand washing sink by the three compartment sink. Operator removed cart.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at the soda dispenser in dining area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizer solution.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at hand washing sink near three compartment sink and front counter sink.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
621 S RIFLE RANGE RD, WAHNETA · Polk County
- Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
9 JERICO RD, AUBURNDALE · Polk County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026 Mobil unit open and operating, operator indicated will continue to operate.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed in hand sink.
- Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
1913 S US 27, CLERMONT · Lake County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white guard on ice machine -ice dispenser at dining room soda machine
- 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.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water by ice machine and under pasta cooker
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee prepping pasta was wearing a watch
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1615 E HWY 50 STE 400, CLERMONT · Lake County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -tomato soup (112F - Hot Holding), less than four hours per operator, moved to microwave for rapid reheat, 171F
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of soda nozzles at soda machine in dining area
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Denae and Ruth
- 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/
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -by triple sink, operator turned on.
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3980 WEDGEWOOD LN, THE VILLAGES · Sumter County
- Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Chlorine sanitizing dish machine 90F on gauge ran thermometer through cycle shows 89F Operator contacted dish machine technician during inspection.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish rack. Operator remove to properly air dry.
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Exterior Ice Machine Bottom unit milkshake prep table.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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1568 BELLA CRUZ DR, LADY LAKE · Sumter County
- Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. 2 Reach in Cooler wait station.
- Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation on air vents over cook line area. Upon initial observation water was dripping onto the floor in front of reach in coolers, did not observe water dripping onto any food contact surfaces. Repair technician arrived during inspection. Had operator wipe condensation off the vents and did not observe any condensation.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken Multiple plastic containers with cracks on clean dish racks.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Filters and gaskets on exterior of Ice Machine.
6003 NEWBERRY RD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua 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. Employee on cooks line picked up trash off of floor on cooks line then immediately touched hot holding trays handles. Manager discussed this with the employee.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk/cream (46F - Cold Holding) in milk dispenser reach-in cooler at drink counter.
- Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee adjusted mask on face then touched toasted buns to make a sandwich.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Shift manager Andre does not have certificate.
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Auto faucet at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink not turning water on.
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2225 W NEW HAVEN AVE, MELBOURNE · Brevard County
- Floor tiles in kitchen by wall next to fryers in disrepair. Tile in between walk in coolers is in disrepair also. Manager has work order in
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink leaking from faucet. Manager states work order is in.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile above office desk is damaged and has large hole for wire.
2690 S HOPKINS AVE, TITUSVILLE · Brevard County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
- Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk on cooler door
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine and around pizza oven
- Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen
- Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
2508 W NEW HAVEN AVE, MELBOURNE · Brevard County
- Gasket torn on warming crescor oven. Gasket is ordered.
- Nonfood-contact surface on salad cooler soiled on wait station. Employee cleaned
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved drink.
8701 ASTRONAUT BLVD, CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored above French fries in reach in freezer. Operator remved
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tomato pico sauce stored in walk in cooler date marked 7/16 Seaweed stored in walk in cooler date marked 7/16 Cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler date marked 7/9
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats and cream cheese on buffet line at 68F for 2 hours. Recommended operator to place them on time. Provided operator with a copy of time as public health control form.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and utensils stored on dry rack not inverted
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards in kitchen