THE PORCH RESTAURANT
9707 GULF DRIVE, ANNA MARIA, FL 34216
License #5105953
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Solid Health Score
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THE PORCH RESTAURANT in ANNA MARIA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 2 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 19, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
- In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
- Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
- Employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints, beard guards, or with prohibited jewelry/nail polish.
- Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
- Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
- No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.
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