ANNA MARIA ISLAND BEACH CAFE
4000 GULF DRIVE, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 941.778.0784
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on the right side of flat top. Chopped lettuce at 50F, sliced tomatoes at 50F. Operator moved all products into walk in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016036819 | Jul 12, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | $800 |
| 7--2016023732 | Apr 26, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $400 |
| 7--2016006013 | Jan 26, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 | $440 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Observed their server hand dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called for service and set up a 100ppm chlorine triple sink.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee wipe their face then grab clean utensils. Operator had them wash their hands and take the utensil back to the dish area.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hand with cold water. Reviewed with the operator who had them rewash their hands with hot water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their server hand sink used to dump ice. Reviewed its proper use with the employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup left in seasoning container. Operator removed it.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple dry storage shelves in the back. Operator removed them.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead palmetto bugs at the outside tiki bar. Operator disposed of them and sanitized the area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Operator had them put one on.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing. Reviewed the proper procedures with the operator.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced the paper towel.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate in potatoes being used to dispense. Operator removed plate.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of five gallon bucket of chicken breast n the floor in the walk- in cooler. Operator moved chicken to shelves.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on table at the beginning of the cook line with dried food debris. Employee started cleaning slicer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate being used to dispense potatoes on cook line. Operator removed plate.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign at hand-wash sink at the end of the cook line next to single door reach-in cooler. Operator placed hand-wash sign at sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm in pancake area. Operator corrected the chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.observed lime scale in dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop to dispense melon in walk-in cooler. Operator removed bowl.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear container n clean dish rack. Operator removed containers for cleaning and sanitizing.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing of 112F water on cook line. Operator removed spoon from water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryer with excess grease dripping.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line across from flat top.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket not at roper strength. Operator corrected sanitizer to 100pp
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak product over cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved steak to bottom shelf below cheese.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line across from flat top. Operator stated it was from ice. Operator wiped up water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Dipper well at ice cream station, operator removed line and created an air gap.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on the right side of flat top. Chopped lettuce at 50F, sliced tomatoes at 50F. Operator moved all products into walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone and keys were on food prep table. Operator removed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of laxative stored next to microwave on shelf located directly above bread warmer. Operator removed laxative bottle.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at ice cream service area: Bottle of spray cleaner hanging on dry storage shelf directly over single serve cups. Operator removed spray cleaner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board across from fryers on cook line.
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed worn dry storage shelves storing plastic containers and cooking pans.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in kitchen: Sticky insect tape hanging across from cook line directly above single use gloves and roll top reach in cooler. Operator removed sticky tape.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop not protected in outdoor bar area. Operator removed ice scoop to be cleaned and sanitized.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Observed through out kitchen.
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