Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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993 FLORIDA AVE, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County
- Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in reach in cooler in truck.
1551 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice . Manager relocated ice scoop
4829 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
- Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under the sink in the ladies room.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a white cutting board on the grill. The beverage was discarded.
155 E MAIN ST, BARTOW · Polk County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License February 1,2026. Establishment was open and operating.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area.
3378 CYPRESS GARDENS RD, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near the back door is blocked by a slicer. The slicer was removed.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clear plastic purse on a case of Idaho potatoes stored near the back door. The purse was removed.
3750 US HWY 98, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Unwashed produce ( whole lemons and limes) in beer walk in cooler over, ready to eat diced lemons, diced tomatoes, and cupped up sauces.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front Bar station
3131 N HWY 98, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: 4 rodent droppings behind beverage reach in cooler at front counter, 1 rodent dropping on floor where bottled water is stored, 4 rodent droppings between pallets in food storage area
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on counters in storage, and kitchen area.
3119 US HWY 98N, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: 3 rodent droppings behind soft drink machine in dining area. 7 rodent droppings on floor behind ice machine 4 rodent droppings on glue trap behind ice machine
- 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.
875 STATE RD 559, AUBURNDALE · Polk County
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator removed from non food grade bags
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. 11 employees
- Walk in cooler interior/ have accumulation of soil residues on the floor. Blood from raw meats
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line and by prep entrance to sushi station, operator removed knives from cook line.
4238 US HWY 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons and ladles in hand washing sink
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep area of make table, operator removed phone.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed wiping cloth.
1037 DIXIELAND MALL LN, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flat top reach in cooler across from the stove. Upright reach in freezer in the prep storage area.
1112 MAYFLOWER DR, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 Operator indicated utilizing mobile food unit to sell food to public
100 ORLANDO BREEZE CIR, DAVENPORT · Polk County
- Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Couches, and sandbags around dumpsters. Trash pick up tomorrow (Friday)
13752 N US HWY 441, LADY LAKE · Sumter County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken, tuna and potato salad dated 4/28
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken, tuna and potato salad dated 4/28
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in cook line area
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter. Provided sign to operator who posted.
840 S MAIN ST, WILDWOOD · Sumter County
- Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Unable to read labels on the containers in the back of the walk in cooler due to no lighting
13769 N US HWY 441, LADY LAKE · Sumter County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in drawer reach in cooler at cook line. Operator corrected.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in prep area ambient temperature 49F. Operator states items were placed in cooler at 10:30am from another cold holding unit. Operator placed items in reach in freezer to rapidly chill. sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding)
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler including cooked meats
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area. Operator removed.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in 109F water in cook line area
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8701 NE 136 AVE, LADY LAKE · Sumter County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026. Establishment is open and serving food to the public.
- Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server touched soiled dishes then picked up plated food to serve to customer.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to toasters in cook line area. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at 10:30am and placed items in walk in freezer to rapidly chill. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Recheck- diced ham 40F; sliced ham 36F; American cheese 34F Operator voluntarily discarded- diced tomatoes (46F); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding)
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical 4 door reach in cooler in kitchen area bottom shelf soiled
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm in multiple buckets. Operator made fresh sanitizer buckets recheck 100ppm.
2300 W NEW HAVEN AVE, WEST MELBOURNE · Brevard County
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink near triple sink had no soap.
- Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under drive through shelving has food debris. Floor behind fryers is soiled with grease.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has water dripping condenser and has accumulated a large ice mound on floor in freezer. Food has been moved aside to prevent water from dripping on it.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer has mold like substance on gaskets. Reach in cooler under prep station has mold like substance on gaskets. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
3293 COLUMBIA BOULEVARD, TITUSVILLE · Brevard County
- Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose on mop sink area. Operator cut short during inspection.
- Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Emily and Steven, both hired more than 60 days prior.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Kids meal boxes stored directly on the floor in employee break room. Operator lifted them up
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850 NORTH WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE · Brevard County
- Time extended 30 days
950 N COURTENAY PKWY STE 18, MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County
- Observed 5, killed 5
4391 DIXIE HWY NE, PALM BAY · Brevard County
- Mackenzie and Declan on shift at call back does not have training either.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stainless reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Small reach in freezer on cook line has mold like substance on gaskets.
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cook line, broken p-trap drainage into a bin.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Female restroom lower level of bar not self closing.
- Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill, reach in cooler far end of cook line, single glass door reach in cooler, and both walk in cooler and walk in freezer all not working. Using ice chests and ice to keep food cold. Two of three walk in coolers working. Center working walk in cooler door broken and busted.
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3434 S WASHINGTON AVE, TITUSVILLE · Brevard County
- Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect observed
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on cook line reading 200ppm++. Operator added water. New reading 100 ppm.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
- Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice reheating for 2hours and 45 minutes at 98F.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice reheating for 2 hours and 45 minutes on cook line at 98F.
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855 MALABAR RD, PALM BAY · Brevard County
- Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees with beards preparing food with no beard guards.
3565 JUPITER BLVD SE, PALM BAY · Brevard County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in make table, moved items.
1050 SEXTON PLAZA, VERO BCH · Indian River County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach dip (79F - Hot Holding); for 30 min. Chef reheated. Now reading 166f
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
- Food stored on floor. Boxes in walk in freezer
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood filters and oven
- Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler reading ambient 41-48f