COOL PICKLE
8501 PLACIDA RD UNIT A4, Placida FL 33946 · 941-828-1944
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on server room floor, 8 rodent droppings on cook line floor, 10 rodent droppings on dry storage floor. 5 rodent droppings on bar floor,
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025009732 | Feb 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade black plastic containers used to store fish breading.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over deli meats in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Observed raw grouper stored over a container of olives in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw fish.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rolling storage rack blocking access to the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the rack allowing access to the handwashing sink near sink.
Spray bottles containing a toxic substance not labeled in the back storage area. The operator labeled the spray bottles.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparing bracelets. The employee removed the jewelry.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic to go cups stored on the floor in the outside storage shed. The operator properly stored the plastic cups.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with a torn gasket on reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris in server ally. Observed server cleaning microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen with food soiled gaskets. Observed cook cleaning gaskets.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed a case 3 cases of hamburger meat stored on floor. Observed cook taking meat off the floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in three compartment sink in standing water. Observed cook turning water back on. Calamari at 39F.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stand up, double door cooler, (next to stand up freezer) backside handles with food debris. Observed employee cleaning handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in bar area, hanging insulation and leaking from rain. Also, observed leak in walk in coolers.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up freezer next to office with torn gasket.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in server ally, microwave with food debris inside. Observed cook cleaning microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on stand up freezer, gasket with black mold like substance on it. Observed employee cleaning gasket.
Feb 12, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water in establishment
Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - No hot water and / or takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks.
Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on server room floor, 8 rodent droppings on cook line floor, 10 rodent droppings on dry storage floor. 5 rodent droppings on bar floor,
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean, with food debris on blade. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with black mold like substance on them.
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in establishment at all.
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/ handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotelsrestaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager. Observed no certified food manager on premises. Three documents hanging up for CFM's, none present.
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running.
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed no hot water in establishment. Operator stated that a pipe broke, plumber on site repairing pipe, and hot water tank went out. No status on tank repair.
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at any handwashing sinks in establishment.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in coolers with food on make line, torn gaskets.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers on line, in kitchen soiled with food debris on them.
Feb 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot water in establishment
No hot water and / or takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on server room floor, 8 rodent droppings on cook line floor, 10 rodent droppings on dry storage floor. 5 rodent droppings on bar floor,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean, with food debris on blade. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with black mold like substance on them.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water in establishment at all.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed no certified food manager on premises. Three documents hanging up for CFM's, none present.
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed no hot water in establishment. Operator stated that a pipe broke, plumber on site repairing pipe, and hot water tank went out. No status on tank repair.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at any handwashing sinks in establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in coolers with food on make line, torn gaskets.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers on line, in kitchen soiled with food debris on them.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with stains on them.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed build up under rim of urnals in men's room, that can be seen as soon as you open door to restroom. Observed employee starting to clean bathrooms
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small plastic drinking glass being used as a scoop for sugar with out handle. Observed operator remove and put glass in dish.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler handles with build up n back side of handles through out kitchen. Observed cook cleaning handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through out establishment air vents with accumulation of black dust like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout out kitchen with multiple grooves on board.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drinking glasses stacked wet nesting in server area. Observed operator starting to separate glasses.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by restrooms a gap on the bottom of the door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets through out reach in coolers with black mold like substance on them. Observed chef cleaning gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at hostess station Togo containers not inverted. Observed operator inverting Togo containers properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop that is used for restrooms, in a bucket by restrooms with mop head stored down. Observed operator remove mop and store correctly inverted with mop head up.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection 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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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in server area with Brillo pads and utensils inside them. Observed operator removing said items.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed un covered receptacles in ladies room. Operator will get covered ones.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside a mop bucket with mop head inside bucket. Observed operator removing mop and placing outside and stored properly
Aug 8, 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed ed white cloths being used under cheese to absorb condensation. Spoke with Chef about this. Observed Chef removing cloths, removing cheese that touched cloths and discarded. Observed Chef using food grade wax paper to put cheese on.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in server area with tea stains in it. Using sink as a dump station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black like mold substance around lid.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area next to keg cooler a Co2 tank not secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed forks in storage cup not inverted with handles up. Observed General Manager removing, re washing and storing handles up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone in server area on counter next to reach in cooler. Observed General Manager removing cell phone to proper location.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple drinks in reach in cooler at server station. Observed General Manager segregating items to bottom of cooler.
Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Observed large white real mollusks shells being used to serve New England style stuffers, then being saved, and being washed for re use. Explained to General Manager that, that is not allowed and observed General Manager throwing them away.
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.