ANA'S RESTAURANT
161 S BREVARD AVE, Arcadia FL 34266
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
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FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018017889 | Mar 5, 2018 | Jun 12, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hard shell eggs sitting on counter, operator stated no written plan, printed a copy for the owner and explained.
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. All employees SafeStaff expired on 1/19/2026.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn around walk in cooler door.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer around door.
Feb 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of black olives by Arrezzio and one can of black olives by Bellissimo dented, owner voluntarily discarded.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw fish in the reach in cooler on the cook line, cook corrected by moving fish to the top shelf.
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 employees with no proof, owner corrected by having them read and sign the document.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hard shell eggs sitting on counter, operator stated no written plan, printed a copy for the owner and explained.
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. All employees SafeStaff expired on 1/19/2026.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed the chlorine test strips expired in 2024, informed operator will need new test strips.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not rinsing properly and read at 00ppm, operator set up 3-compartment sink and will call to have dish machine serviced.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn around walk in cooler door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer around door.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine that is outside and on dirty surface, owner moved.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed tools on the shelf in the walk in cooler next to tomatoes, operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two pans of beef on the floor by the mop sink, owner stated it is thawing, explained the proper way to thaw food.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line and raw hard shell eggs over potatoes in the walk in cooler, operator moved both to different shelves.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed operator has quaternary test strips for chlorine, explained wrong test strips.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait station with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup all around the walk in freezer door.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door locked at side of restaurant.
Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher by back door is covered with jackets, operator moved.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter PC's (61F - Cold Holding), Pooled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); Shelled eggs (64F - Cold Holding) stored on the cook line area at room temperature. Manager stated the items had been stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the items in the reach in cooler. Supplied the operator with Time as a Public Health Control form and time marking procedure.
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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles missing throughout the kitchen.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water around the floor drain under dishmachine.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 can of diced tomatoes rusted at the seams. 2 can of strawberry glaze dented at the seams. Manager discarded the cans.
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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in the original packaging stored over ready to eat peas in the walk in freezer. Manager removed the chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bacon fat (84F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the bacon fat was stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the bacon fat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter PC's (80F - Cold Holding) stored in the wait station area at room temperature. Manager stared the butter had been stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the butter in the reach in cooler. Bacon fat (84F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the bacon fat was stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the bacon fat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle container cleaning fluid stored next to food in the dry storage area. Manager removed the bottles.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200 chlorine. Manager adjusted the sanitizer new reading 100ppm.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator
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. Provided the manager with form, manager filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher on handsink basin edge at waitstaff area. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons with food contact end up in stand up containers at waitstaff area. Must touch food contact end to retrieve. Operator inverted.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean dishes at dish dry area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut peppers and cooked tomatillos stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed washed and cut peppers stored under unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cut peppers to top shelf.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Found at 0ppm. Maintenance called will sanitize in 3 bay sink until DM is repaired.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter held on tables at dining area. 15 ea individual services.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single use butter stored on table at dining area. See stop sale. Single use time and temperature controlled foods may not be reused between customers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed liquid chemical stored on shelf with cases ground coffee. Manager removed chemical to chemical storage area.
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. Inspector provided forms and manager had all employees onsite read and sign during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bottle.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.