DRIFTWOOD CAFÉ AND ROASTERY
10767 PARK BLVD, Seminole FL 33772 · 727-235-0607
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 25
MAR 26
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment in hand sink in rear prep room, removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep room
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind front bar
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils not inverted on shelf above wood counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Only employee present preparing beverages with no hair restraint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled in prep area
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic pitcher in hand sink next to three comp, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front counter with no hair restrain
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler handle under register
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in prep room soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In rear prep room
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers next to triple sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn. Broken cooler handle under register
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Top of coffee machine soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in prep room
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic cups on floor next to microwave
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood island cutting board with separation between boards
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On top of beer cooler at front counter
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee used register then proceeded to prepare customer drinks with no hand wash
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training certificates provided were for managers (Savanah and Abraham). No proof of training for employees hired over 60 days observed during inspection
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers next to triple sink
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Front counter
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over lemon juice in reach in cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn. Broken cooler handle under register
Food stored on floor. Bags of coffee beans on floor in roasting room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Top of coffee machine soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in prep room
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic cups on floor next to microwave
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters exposed
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On top of reachin freezer
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood island cutting board with separation between boards
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.