Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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20009 CORKSCREW RD STE 104, ESTERO · Lee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf above heavy cream and bags of shredded cheese. Operator moved eggs.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making pizza with no hair restraint.
- 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 prep table across from the stove/oven on the cook line. Operator removed the cell phone.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in contact with the ice in the bin at the bar. Ice scoop removed.
11770 A METRO PKWY, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Callback was due 7/20/26. Contacted operator on 7/28/26 regarding required food manager certification. At this time the documentation has not been received.
815 8 AVE W, PALMETTO · Manatee County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle maker handles soiled.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate used as scoop inside flour rolling container in kitchen. Manager removed plate.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer fan guard.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on coffee maker. Manager removed wiping cloth.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic cutlery stored on floor in back dry storage area. Manager removed box from floor.
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4510 SR 64 E, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed on cooks line melted butter time stamped use by 8/4/26 10:45pm. Person in charge discarded . Observed on cooks line bacon butter and fresh garlic butter not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
- Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale.observed on cooks line melted butter time stamped use by 8/4/26 10:45pm. Person in charge discarded .
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over pork steaks.Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw ground beef.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line reach in cooler by grill cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); roast beef (53F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (52F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated they had been in reach in cooler longer than 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed on cooks line reach in cooler by grill cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); roast beef (53F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (52F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated they had been in reach in cooler longer than 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product.
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100 RIVERFRONT DR, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Scoop with no handle still being used in granola.
1318 10 ST W, PALMETTO · Manatee County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to ice machine.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Beef Broth without date marking in walk in cooler made on the morning of 8/4/2026 per operator.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs from oven handle.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed wiping cloth.
9552 BUFFALO RD, PALMETTO RD · Manatee County
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen fish stored in direct contact with a non food grade to go bag inside of lobby reach in freezer.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items inside of reach in cooler across from cook line measuring Shrimp (53F - Cold Holding) and Beef (47F - Cold Holding).
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw fish stored inside of counter cooler in direct contact with non food grade paper towel.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near cook line with strainer inside drain with food particles in strainer.
- 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. Observed establishment with no reporting agreements. Emailed copy to operator.
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624 9 AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- 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. Observed no proof of employee training.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored inside flour container in storage area.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed drooping ceiling tile above expo line.
- Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed hand drill stored on prep table next single service items. Operator removed drill.
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445 CORTEZ RD W, BRADENTON · Manatee 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm)Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called to repair.
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Exterior door in electrical room has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
16670 SR 64 E, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee preparing food with wrist watch. Employee removed and washed hands.
6832 14 ST W UNIT 2, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed in main kitchen area 2 ceiling tiles with water damage.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed in kitchen area mold like substance in ice machine.
608 S PARROTT AVE, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: lexan on lowest level of drying rack. Operator removed.
- 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. Hailey H.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat on head.
- Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
- Open dumpster lid.
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3415 US HWY 441 S, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County
- Dishwasher is out of service. Operator has placed a sign on the unit stating do not use. The triple sink is set up. The technician has not came to repair.
- Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed through out kitchen.
451 S INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD · Sarasota County
- No proof of current Food Management certification at time of inspection.
- Observed ceiling tiles water damaged in the rear kitchen area of the kitchen.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several areas in the kitchen where the linoleum has peeled.
- Observed drain line next to ice machine is exposed and is a tripping hazard.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile textured in cooking area of the kitchen.
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12275 MERCADO DR, VENICE · Sarasota 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observe butter by toaster station not properly time marked employee stated butter had been placed out 1.5 hours prior and then proceeded to mark time correctly
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at cook area. Employee replaced paper towels.
- 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 sliced ham and corned beef employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
3439 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut vegetables.
- Observed bread stored in Nonfood-grade bags. Located in walk in freezer.
- 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 reduced oxygen method for raw beef and raw chicken. Advised manager that reduced oxygen method requires a Process Waiver and the establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver and HACCP plan from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Per manager all food was packaged today and removed from packaging. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/.
- Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in freezer.
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3675 S ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of sausage gravy with date mark exceeding 7 days. Observed food employee touch ready to eat strawberries for smoothie with bare hands. Discussed glove use with employee. Observed employee beverage stored inside drink ice.
- 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. Observed food employee touch ready to eat strawberries for smoothie with bare hands. Discussed glove use with employee.
- Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee beverage stored inside drink ice.
- 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. Observed food employees Jaroslava and Siniolene employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training.
- 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.
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3505-3507 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located behind front counter.
3861 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- Observed various raw meat thawing at room temperature in prep sink.
- Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser on bar counter.
- Cleaned and sanitized pans stored outside next to walk in cooler in an area that is not fully enclosed.
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1500 SAN IGNACIO AVE, CORAL GABLES · Dade 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 at main dish machine, Dishwasher(Chlorine 10ppm). Operator began to replace empty container.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, mashed potatoes (50F - Cooling). As per label from 8/4/26. Operator removed and discarded.
- Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed spray hose attached to handwashing sink at dish washing area.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed none at mop sink with splitter added.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front line waiter station hand sink used as dump sink with evidence of coffee dumped inside. Operator cleaned.
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8235 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Observed shelves on top of 3 compartment sink heavily rusted.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the establishment.
- Observed standing water under three compartment sink.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the establishment.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the mop sink, next to and behind fryer station.
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16395 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 101, NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- Observed cooked eggs hot held at 71F. Per manager eggs had only been out for about 1 hour. Manager moved to reach in cooler.
- Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
- All Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to utensils stored inside.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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7700 CYPRESS LAKE DR., FORT MYERS · Dade County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw chicken containers stored over peeled plantains. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
- Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near serving window. Operated stored single service containers inverted.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
6810 FRONT ST, KEY WEST · Monroe 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing containers, no sanitizer step. Manager discussed with employee and manager set up 3 compartment sink.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked wings (54F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from fryer area. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed bags of ice over product. Observed cooked wings (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (42F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for 2 hours. Manager called technician during inspection.
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. observed rusted can of cranberry sauce and 2 cans of of beef broth at preparation room.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 and a half cases of thawed raw hogfish inside reduced oxygen packaging in standing water at preparation sink. Discussed proper procedures with manager and employee.
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1309 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Chef add proper labeling to bottles.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled. Employee cleaned out microwave.
- Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler are torn.