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Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.

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FRUIT COCKTAILS & MORE VALERIA BOOTH 2

5108 15TH E UNITS 30 & 31, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live cockroaches crawling on reach in cooler and cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used to wash produce. Educated person in charge on using three compartment sink that is shared by the community. person in charge claim out sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

GOOD SPIRITS LIQUORS

245 SE HWY 441, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
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. Expired 6/2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pulled pork in walk in cooler from 8/26. Operator date marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner: Chicken in bucket of water (32F - Cold Holding). Operator thawed correctly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

SAN DIEGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA INC

219 SW PARK ST, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee 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. Food manager touched ready to eat tortillas with her bare hands, that were going to be served to customer. Operator threw out tortillas.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at bar. Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food manager touched ready to eat tortillas with her bare hands, that were going to be served to customer. Operator threw out tortillas.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager touched ready to eat tortillas with her bare hands, that were going to be served to customer. Operator threw out tortillas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
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3900 CLARK RD UNIT N, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed eye glass cleaner next to waffle iron and food on top shelf in kitchen. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions and potatoes on floor in dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed both door gaskets torn on 2 door stand up reach in cooler on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walkin cooler door gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walkin cooler.
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FLAVIOS BRICK OVEN

5239 OCEAN BLVD STE A, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in 3 reach in cooler units in front on cook line, cold holding Caesar dressing 59F, shrimp 53F, chicken 45F, swordfish 48F, salmon 47F. Middle box was unplugged. Operator plugged in and iced seafood and Caesar dressing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, tiramisu, bolognese not dated.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand sink between cook line and dishmachine area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on flour bin in pizza area storage.
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5349 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed their paper towel dispenser on the make line unable to dispense towels. Operator placed some loose towels there until its fixed.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their back exit door locked. Operator unlocked it.

BENNY BADA BING INC

1815 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, VENICE · Sarasota 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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager (Michael Cararo) on duty at time of inspection. Did not have proof of certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bo by dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat from last inspection 5-29-26
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4195 N TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters stored over sauces in a make table cooler and raw shrimp stored over cooked corn in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the oysters and corn.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed baby wipes stored over the cook line and observed dawn dish soap stored over a container of sugar and mints in the dry storage area. Operator moved the chemicals.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed none of their tags marked.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath their back exit door.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a line cook and a prep cook not wearing hair restraints. Operator had them put on hats.
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BIG WATER FISH MARKET

6639 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota 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 Jennifer OConnell expired 8/26/26.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oyster advisory only. Printed advisory for operator.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed by back bathroom tank unsecured.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed walkin cooler down. Observed torn gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler gaskets on cook line.

935 N BENEVA RD #719, SARASOTA · Sarasota 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/ Song Chen Certified Food Manager Training expired on 8/23/26.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

JAMAICAN AND AMERICAN SOUL FOOD

2025 MARTIN LUTHER KING WAY, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed thier hands
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer buckets and three compartment 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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.

5151 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

No plan review submitted and approved - operator added outside smoker. Must notify Plan Review at dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. When notifying plan review please include file #288173
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

1534 STATE ST, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Chef discarded the tuna
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty food container stored in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the container.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Chef discarded the tuna
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the bar area.

SPEARFISH GRILL @ SIESTA KEY MARINA

1265 OLD STICKNEY POINT RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change.Observed approximately observed 31 seats inside, 51 seats outside plus 4 large and 6 small picnic tables.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed tuna over cheese in reach in cooler and oysters over cooked noodles in walkin cooler. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator sent in incomplete seating change. Reviewed with General Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

VICTORIA'S HONG KONG CAFE

3232 N TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then changed their gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and put on new gloves.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat tofu and noodles in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee removed the beef.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean utensils and cutting boards stored next to the hand wash sink in the wait station area. Employee removed the items.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing device on the back exit door of the kitchen.
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HUNGRY HOWIE'S 3251

3251 17 ST UNIT #90, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of black olives stored on a shelf in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Owner placed the olives aside for a refund.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair the cover on the reach in cooler in the pizza make area. Owner removed the tape.

ABONDANZA ITALIAN DELI

200 S TAMIAMI TRL, VENICE · Sarasota County

Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and vegetable salads Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

BIG TOP BREWING COMPANY

3045 FRUTIVILLE COMMONS BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed their mop sink splitter missing a vacuum breaker on the end.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their hot box: Rice (82F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in the walk in cooler to cool down.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed their Ahi Tuna not identified as raw on their menu. Operator added asterisks to their menus leading to the advisory.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their bar sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles on the line not inverted. Operator inverted them.
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1309 NW 20 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above prep area soiled with dust debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed restrooms missing hand wash signs.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf in cooler with rust.

MIRADOR RESTAURANT

1111 ROYAL POINCIANA, MIAMI SPGS · Dade County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler . Employee placed label.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.

CARIBBEAN KITCHEN 305

760 NW 183 ST, MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County

Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken, pork and turkey cooling down covered.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the reach in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter and kitchen.

FRITANGA LOS NICOYAS

1426 W 49 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County

Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on top of bucket by sink shell eggs (87 ambientF - Cold Holding) Operator placed shell eggs inside walk in cooler for proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet no vacuum breaker, at kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator discarded.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored at the kitchen floor. Operator stored cooking oil on crate of the floor.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed mop sink next to 3 compartment sink, exposed to splash.

97 SW 8TH STREET, MIAMI · Dade County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed alcohol spray bottle on top of prep table on top of blender is located. PIC removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shredded beef was observed at 127°F in hot holding. Per the operator, the beef had been there for less than two hours. Corrective action was taken immediately to reheat the product.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy of food handler certificate for employee, as per person in charge they keep original at the principal office.
Observed Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Open dumpster lid.
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TANI THAI BY RIN

12269 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST · Dade County

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor crawling in waiter station.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in to go bags in chest freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs above sliced onions in cooler across cook line. Operator rearranged order.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at front handsink.
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BURGER KING 3423

18194 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES · Dade County

Observed maintenance equipment stored in dry storage area. Advised manager that equipment needs to be removed in order to prevent cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Observed walk in cooler fan soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) behind oil tank covered with standing water
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IMPRESSIONS/RIOJA GRILLE

711 NW 72 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County

Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.

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