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TAQUERIA EN CALIENTE

2621 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (118F - Hot Holding); beef (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table on cook line, the operator turned up the heat.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf at room temp, the operator states they had been out approximately 1hr and placed in reach in cooler.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit mobile unit, come back inside and change gloves without hand wash.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date markings for prepared foods.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed purse inside handwash sink, removed by operator.
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PIER 22 RESTAURANT

1200 1 AVE W #200, BRADENTON · Manatee County

In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed wiping cloth.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in bar area in direct contact with ice. Chef removed scoop from ice.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on cook line reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers on drying shelf in dishwashing area wet nesting.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in primary walk in cooler soiled.

4270 53 AVE E #5, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.

CASA BLANCA MODERN MEXICAN TEQUILA BAR

4120 14 ST W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored next to condiments at bar area. Manager removed spray bottle.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 small flying insects in server station near kitchen entrance. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in server station near outside exit door.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line reach in coolers soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored next to service plates in dessert station. Manager removed drink.
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4304 14TH STREET W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked ready to eat pork inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected storage.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in walk in freezer in direct contact with to go bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sauce containing butter measuring (105F) on cook line. Operator placed sauce on flat top.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb utilizing a splitter without vacuum breaker in dumpster 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.
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WICKED AWESOME ICE CREAM

4122 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

CRISTINAS COCINA LLC

5108 15 ST E, UNITS 5 & 6, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed dishes and failed to sanitize. Educated Person in charge on proper 3 compartment sink use. Person in charge washed,rinsed and put in sanitizer sink for at least 7 seconds.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee used 1 compartment of the sink and only washed and rinsed dishes. Educated Person in charge on proper 3 compartment sink use. Person in charge washed,rinsed and sanitized dishes.

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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in back and front kitchen area. Observed 2 dead roaches inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
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GOOD SPIRITS LIQUORS

245 SE HWY 441, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

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.
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
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner: Chicken in bucket of water (32F - Cold Holding). Operator thawed correctly.

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.
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.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at bar. Operator removed.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walkin cooler door gasket soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed both door gaskets torn on 2 door stand up reach in cooler on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walkin cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Observed at end of cook line on cutting board. Employee moved to bucket.
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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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand sink between cook line and dishmachine area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did not observe test strips.
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.
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

Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed pasta home depot no food-grade buckets used to store tomato sauce in walk-in cooler.
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.
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 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bo by dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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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.

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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee items stored on the cook line and back dry storage area. Operator removed the items and discussed getting employee lockers.
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.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed walkin cooler down. Observed torn gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler gaskets on cook line.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on 2 door lo boy reach in cooler in kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
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935 N BENEVA RD #719, SARASOTA · Sarasota 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. All food handler training expired on 7/30/26. Shi Fu Wang and Mujin Chen
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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 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 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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the bar area.
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

SPEARFISH GRILL @ SIESTA KEY MARINA

1265 OLD STICKNEY POINT RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
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.

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.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Containers of tofu and a package of pork thawing at room temperature in the preparation sink next to the cook line. Employee placed the items in the reach in cooler.
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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.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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.

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.
Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster and grease trap lids open. Operator closed them.
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MCDONALD'S 4759

240 S US HWY 41, INVERNESS · Citrus County

Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment at front drive through, operator cleaned floor
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line- less than 50ppm, corrected to 100ppm

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