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

All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

7898 GALL BLVD, ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); Turkey (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in coolers on food/oven line side. Operator removed to cool product down.
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 food handler training for Madeline C., Sarah S., Jaykob A., Jayden S., and Jamilett L.
4 dead ants on premises near counter next to assembled take-out items/pickup area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in bathroom near vent.
Equipment in poor repair. Two coolers on food/oven line in disrepair, products are having to be iced down.
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MOE'S SOUTHWESTERN GRILL

5486 POST OAK BLVD STE 500, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top of prep table. Manager moved.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured.

LOS CHAPOS TACOS

24799 STATE RD 54, LUTZ · Pasco County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above cooked the chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef to bottom shelf
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table in cook line. Operator removed it
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocked hand sink in cook line . Operator removed the trash can
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket test quaternary 0ppm. Operator remade it and tested 200ppm

33613 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County

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/ 4 employees working in food preparation and none are certified as food managers. Person in charge is supposed to be getting certified but has not taken class yet.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in back kitchen area across from office. Employee moved.
Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar on the floor across from ice machine. Employee moved

SEMINOLE LAKE GOLF & COUNTRY

6100 AUGUSTA BLVD, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar, staff was unable to identify chemical, instructed staff to empty and replace with a proper label
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sea bass in walk in cooler not removed from vacuum packaging, item not completely thawed, staff removed from packaging
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on keg cooler behind bar

3920 6TH ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food in reach in cooler to the left of service window. Eggs were moved to another shelf by employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near triple sink on shelf of stand mixer had no proper labeling. Operator labeled bottle properly.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks near back door of restaurant. Employee removed tanks from restaurant and brought them to car.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake scoop held in standing water. Employee moved scoop to hot holding unit to ensure cleanliness of scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen had small buildup of debris.
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SHOW QUEEN CRUISES

25 CAUSEWAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mango sauce 51f, cooked fish 54f, marinara 57f, cooked chicken 64f, all dated 8/26 2026, all items discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mango sauce 51f, cooked fish 54f, marinara 57f, cooked chicken 64f, all dated 8/26 2026, all items discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler.

CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT

10801 STARKEY RD STE 24, LARGO · Pinellas County

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease behind fryers
Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil on floor in storage hallway
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in sugar bins
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Customers observed using restroom by means of walking through dry storage area without being escorted
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NINE SPICES HOT POT

2543 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 1, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Cut tomatoes 69F held on counter. Operator placed tomatoes under refrigeration. Chicken feet 42-53F operator has the chicken feet on ice but it does not reach the sides of the container. Operator placed the chicken feet in a larger pan of ice to bring the ice up the sides.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tabs thrown away before August.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available at time of inspection.
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.
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ISLAND HOTEL OF SPACE COAST

260 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY, MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
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THE BAIT HOUSE TACKLE AND TAVERN

45 CAUSEWAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Employee personal items, cosmetics, or toiletries stored in or above food prep areas, food, or clean equipment.

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

11140 STARKEY RD, LARGO · Pinellas County

Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.
Improper thawing methods for TCS food, and labeling/handling issues for commercially processed reduced-oxygen-packaged fish.
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AMC PALM HARBOR 10

37912 US HWY 19N, PALM HABOR · Pinellas County

Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Equipment and utensils stored wet (wet nesting), stored uninverted, or stored in dirty drawers/racks after cleaning.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Lights in food prep, storage, or warewashing areas missing protective shields, or insufficient foot-candles of lighting in required areas.

BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 521

27001 US HWY 19 N STE 1160, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.

SIRI'S GOURMET BURGERS & PIZZA

2813 BEACH BLVD, GULF PORT · Pinellas County

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.
Employees touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands without an approved alternative procedure or required training documentation.
Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.

PHO BOWL EXPRESS

1550 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F4, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.

24139 US 19 N, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
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.

THE HELM SEAFOOD PARLOUR

7800 BLIND PASS RD, ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County

Stop Sale orders issued on food found unsafe to serve — temperature abuse, unsound condition, dented cans, expired ready-to-eat food, and shellfish tagging issues.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
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PUFF 'N STUFF CATERING

249 WINDWARD PASSAGE, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.

301 S BELCHER RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Non-food-contact surfaces (gaskets, shelves, equipment exteriors, door handles) soiled with grease, debris, dirt, slime, or dust.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.

2325 ULMERTON RD STE # 3, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

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.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Handwash sink water not at the required minimum 85°F, no hot running water at three-compartment sink, or insufficient water pressure.
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MARCO'S PIZZA OF DUNEDIN

1440 MAIN ST UNIT A, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
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BROAD STREET CHEESESTEAKS

990 BROADWAY UNIT 115, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County

Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
Establishment lacks documented procedures for employee health reporting, response to vomiting/diarrhea events, or person-in-charge knowledge of foodborne illness.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
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DAGGS SANDWICH CO

11130 SEMINOLE BLVD, SEMINOLE · Pinellas County

Employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints, beard guards, or with prohibited jewelry/nail polish.

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