Latest Violations
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.
1919 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed standing waste water coming up from floor drains at triple sink and vegetable sink in kitchen and employees are walking in wastewater.
385 HARBOR BLVD UNIT #1, DESTIN · Okaloosa County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door upright reach in cooler - ground beef 50, cheese 49/50, raw chicken 45F per staff less than 4 hrs. Exterior walk in cooler - Cheese 44/45, butter 46F per manager less than 4 hrs.
- Live, small flying insects found Approximately 4-6 small flying insects observed in proximity of floor drain in ware-wash area and bar.
- Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted slam can opener blade observed soiled with crusty hard debris buildup. Can opener located in expo / wait station . Bar soda guns solid with heavy buildup . Both cleaned during the inspection.
- No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Exterior walk in cooler and freezer added . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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8510 KESHAV TAYLOR DR, MILTON · Santa Rosa County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed milk 50f, hard boiled eggs 48f in upright reach-in cooler in buffet area, less than 4 hours. Cooler is opened frequently by guests for self service.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection, observed ice buildup in rear portion of reach-in cooler in buffet area.
804 GULF BREEZE PKWY, GULF BREEZE · Santa Rosa County
- Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs 74f, held less than 4hrs.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator made handwashing station accessible.
- 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.
- Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Raw beef on make line employee moved item then another employee prep vegetables on same surface.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula above rice warmer in kitchen Water temp 74f.
1506 COASTAL HWY, PANACEA · Wakulla County
- Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door in disrepair.
11275 EMERALD COAST PKWY STE 11, MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 strainers, 2 sponges and food debris in hand wash sink between ware wash area and cook kitchen. Manager removed items from sink.
- Interior of walk in refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation on walls to the right.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed 3 bags of ROP tuna stored in bin in upright freezer next to tilapia served to guest. Manager stated someone brought it in and gave it to her, she planned to take it home. Manager placed fish in separate container with lid and labeled employee food. Then placed on bottom shelf.manager stated she will take home today.
- Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed cloth and sent to laundry bin.
570 SCENIC GULF DR, DESTIN · Walton County
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler and on floor in front of stove. Employee squeegeed and mopped floors.
- Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
- Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leaking from ceiling/AC onto floor in walk way on cook line in front of grill. Employee stated a maintenance work order has been placed.
35 MUSSETT BAYOU DR, SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton County
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile at floor drain on cook line.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO tanks stored unsecured at triple sink. Operator secured during inspection.
122 POINCIANA BLVD, MIRAMAR · Walton County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee spinning lettuce in spinner inside hand wash sink.
- 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/.
- 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.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on grey grates.
- Uncovered food stored in sink exposed to splash. Lettuce soaking in water stored in left sink next to right side hand wash sink no splash guard.
11275 US 98 W #4, MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton 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.
- Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Breader station uncovered flour stored in pan near hand sink.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on walls and chute.
- Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed AC ceiling vent with condensation drip onto food contact surface table near soup steam well. Manager placed a food grade pan on table to catch drips then removed soup and placed in portable electric pot during inspection.
3000 US HWY 98, SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton County
- Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain between cook line and chicken prep station.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance on expo/chicken racks in walk-in cooler.
- Open dumpster lid. Observed broken top lid on dumpster and opened side door on dumpster.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup on pipe in walk-in cooler and ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
2525 US 98 W STE B, SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton County
- 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 one gallon container of milk in low boy cooler without date mark opened for 48 hours per operator. Operator date marked during inspection.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored in upright cooler beside food intended for customer service. Operator removed drink during inspection.
- Standing water in bottom of upright reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned up water spill during inspection.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen with accumulation of dust.
38 THOMPSON RD STE 5, SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton County
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed three cardboard boxes of single serve donut boxes stored on floor behind front counter.
1700 TAMIAMI TRL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding) in the table top cold holding unit on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the top half of the butter that was out of temperature.
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee crack raw shell eggs then handle a clean plate without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15 small flying insects around clean equipment near a prep sink in the prep area.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of pesticide stored on top of a soda machine on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the pesticide.
- Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed the sensor on the paper towel dispenser nearest the dish area not working and unable to dispense paper towels.
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3231-A TAMIAMI TRAIL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte 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 Owner Certified Food Manager Expired.
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
1811 N TAMIAMI TRL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored with raw chicken in the drawer portion of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the raw pork.
- Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (50F - Cold Holding) in the lower drawers in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler. Observed sliced mozzarella (62F - Cold Holding); pork stuffed mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler against the wall in the salad station. The operator voluntarily discarded the cheese. The operator moved the mushrooms to the walk in cooler.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the salad station and behind the bar. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at the salad station behind. The operator properly stored the tongs.
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1804 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT E1, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
- Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee submerge hotel pans in quaternary sanitizer solution then remove from the solution in less than 30 seconds. The employee placed the pans in the solution for more than 30 seconds.
1441 TAMIAMI TRL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Hot dogs thawing under water that was barely running/dripping. The operator increased the water velocity.
- No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the kitchen near the entrance to the front counter. The operator provided a trash can for the hand sink.
- Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a quaternary solution sanitizer bucket stored on top of a closed ice bin at a soda station behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
17753 TOLEDO BLADE BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte 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 the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator filled the three compartment sink with a quaternary solution at 200ppm.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer solution. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
12275 COLLIER BLVD #3, NAPLES · Collier County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line observed cooked fish (88F - Hot Holding). Operator stated fish was cooked 30 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed proper hot holding temperatures. Operator began to reheat fish.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the walk in cooler. observed pieces of metal product lifting from floor.