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.
535 PINE ISLAND RD UNIT G, NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed portioned bags of cubed raw chicken and raw beef stored in same metal pan inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator separated items into separate containers during inspection.
- Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed several hood filters missing above pizza oven.
- Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red onions stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved items to shelf.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution on counter of make table in kitchen area. Operator removed towel and got a clean dry one.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch in kitchen area while preparing food.
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1524 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY UNIT A, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in stand up reach-in freezer. The manager moved the raw chicken beside the raw pork on the bottom shelf.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave across from cook line missing door handle.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The manager removed cell phone from prep table.
545 PINE ISLAND RD, N FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picking up frozen shaved beef and placing onto flat top while wearing gloves, then pick up ready to eat rolls and vegetables using same gloves to build a sandwich. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing practices with Operator.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers stacked wet nesting on shelf above produce wash sink.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor next to mop sink not hung to dry.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook line.
12995 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 133, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 10ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink (chlorine- not set up)
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw salmon stored over sliced avocado. Operator removed raw salmon to bottom shelf.
- In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tong.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
- Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored the food containers inverted.
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2621 FOWLER ST, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 unsigned reporting agreements.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed purse inside handwash sink, removed by operator.
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1200 1 AVE W #200, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on cook line reach in cooler.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in bar area in direct contact with ice. Chef removed scoop from ice.
11544 PALMBRUSH TRL, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, pork mix, wontons prepared onsite in the freezer without dates.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up.
3561 53 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 approved training for the employees.
- Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the left corner of the dish area wall damaged.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup inside the ice machine.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all of their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.
612 10 ST E, PALMETTO · Manatee County
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop without handle stored inside of sprinkle container in dry storage area.
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.
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.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink glasses stored in server station wet nesting.
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4304 14TH STREET W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- 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.
- 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.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at front service counter soiled.
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4122 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
- No copy of latest inspection report available.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 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.
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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.
- 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
- Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner: Chicken in bucket of water (32F - Cold Holding). Operator thawed correctly.
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
219 SW PARK ST, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County
- Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at bar. Operator removed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
- No soap provided at handwash sink nearest cook line.
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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.
- Food stored on floor. Observed onions and potatoes on floor in dry storage area.
- Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walkin cooler.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
- No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand sink between cook line and dishmachine area.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on flour bin in pizza area storage.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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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.
1815 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, VENICE · Sarasota County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bo by dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
- 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 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.
- In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
- Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment stored outside at back of establishment. Repeat from last inspection 5-29-26
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400 N LEMON AVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- 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.
- 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.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the preparation area soiled.
6639 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
- 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.
- 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.
- Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on 2 door lo boy reach in cooler in kitchen.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed by back bathroom tank unsecured.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
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935 N BENEVA RD #719, 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/ 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.
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 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.
- 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.