BOAT IN THE MOAT
4533 SOLOMON RD, Ona FL 33865 · (863)494-6077
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed BBQ Pork Meat in two pans that has exceeded seven days and dated for 10/4/25 in the kitchen reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of spaghetti sauce on the can rack dented, owner removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw pork over chicken salad in the reach in cooler in the main part of the kitchen, owner moved pork to the bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pine sol and Lysol on the shelf with pots and pans, owner moved the bottles.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of diet coke on the floor in the dry storage, owner moved to shelf.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed BBQ Pork Meat in two pans that has exceeded seven days and dated for 10/4/25 in the kitchen reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwaves with food debris in them.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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(null) Observed on the kitchen counter: Butter chips (67F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they were out for approximately 1hr and placed them in a reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 400ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 100ppm.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed their current license not displayed.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of toothpaste stored with clean dishes in the back prep kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 200ppm chlorine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employee personal items stored above/with food products in the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraint handling food.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed items cooling from day before 2 door glass front cooler beside handsink at prep kitchen.; pot roast (20lbs49F - Cooling); pot pie mix16qts (46F - Cooling); taco mix 9Qts (46F - Cooling); beans 3 qts (47F - Cooling); meat spaghetti sauce 4qts (49F - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed items cooling from day before 2 door glass front cooler beside handsink at prep kitchen.; pot roast (20lbs49F - Cooling); pot pie mix16qts (46F - Cooling); taco mix 9Qts (46F - Cooling); beans 3 qts (47F - Cooling); meat spaghetti sauce 4qts (49F - Cooling)
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter cups (47F - Cold Holding) stored in vegetable cooler not at 41F or colder. Operator moved to another location to cool to 41af with in 4 hours.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris in corners of interior of microwave.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed cracks on Wooden floor that open to the outside.
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.