BORTELL'S LOUNGE
10002 GULF DRIVE, Anna Maria FL 34216 · 941 447 4633
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishments license expired.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishments license expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back room off the front bar. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on exterior door from kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket in bar area at 0ppm. Employee changed sanitizer bucket. Chlorine sanitizer bucket now at 100ppm.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer to 200ppm.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on exterior door from kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign in men's restroom. Operator replaced sign.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed lids.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employees nasal spray on shelf above food prep table. Operator removed nasal spray.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Operator updated license before the end of the inspection.
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 no employee health agreements. E-mailed a copy to operator. Operator had all employees read and sign agreements.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cigarette on shelf above food prep table next to seasonings. Operator removed cigarettes.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of exit door from pizza area next to ware wash machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of rolls on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved box to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in pizza area. Operator removed tongs.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve bowls on shelf in dry storage area not inverted. Operator inverted bowls.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat cheese and olive oil. Operator removed eggs.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed the operator a copy.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up the left side soda gun at the bar.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager.
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 no signed agreements. Had operator sign one and handed them more copies.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hot dogs being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on water.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection 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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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked chicken wings dated 10-29 stored in the walk-in cooler. Chef discarded the wings.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings dated 10-29 stored in the walk-in cooler. Chef discarded the wings.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Manager cleaned the ice machine.
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.