END ZONE INC
2440 S MCCALL ROAD, Englewood FL 34224 · 941-473-9663
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25-30 dead flying insects on the wall in dry storage and 6 -8 flying insects alive in dry storage. Observed 1 live fly on bar top at outside bar. Observed 2 flying insects at inside bar by beer taps, and 3-4 flying insects by hand washing sink at outside bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023050730 | Jul 25, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2021045949 | Sep 9, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 | $200 |
| 7--2017059309 | Dec 13, 2017 | Jan 4, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed maximum water temperature of 79F at the hand sink behind the outside bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door handle for the microwave on the cook line.
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves leave the work station, walk to the walk in freezer, then return and handle pizza crust without changing gloves. Educated the employee on when to change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (46F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) in the new reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the potentially hazardous foods and stored in an alternate cold holding unit.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a quaternary spray sanitizer exceeding 500ppm. The operator diluted.the solution to 200ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. An employee date marked the chicken.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed maximum water temperature of 79F at the hand sink behind the outside bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of dust.
Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the server beverage station. The operator properly stored the coffee filters.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings on a shelf with clean equipment in the storage area near the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the personal belongings.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door handle for the microwave on the cook line.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a plastic container with water from the handwashing sink near the soda machine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide tanks are not adequately secured at the entrance to the bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple foods thawing in standing water in the prep area.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on little reach in cooler on line (next to make table).
Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at bar on inside, soda gun with build up on nozzle. Observed bartender cleaning soda gun.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers, on line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on line. Observed cook cleaning out bottom of reach in cooler.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at pizza station, pizza sauce all over station, cooked pepperoni cups put back into pepperoni pan from the night before. Observed cook taking apart pizza station, throwing out the pepperoni, flipping the pans, and cleaning the whole station.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handles ( on reach in coolers) soiled with food debris through out kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on line without marks on boards.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer, debris on floors. Observed employees starting sweeping and mopping floors.
Iced tea dispenser/ soda gun(s) not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at outside bar, soda gun nozzle with black mold like substance on it on it. Observed bartender take apart and clean thoroughly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with dried on food splatter on make line. Observed cook cleaning microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line, reach in coolers with soiled gaskets through out kitchen. Observed employees starting to clean gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on make line with water and food debris on bottom of cooler. Observed cook cleaning inside of cooler.
Jan 22, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with food stains on them.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed on doors and inside top of dish machine with lime build up.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen, on reach in coolers, food debris build upon backside of door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with multiple grooves in them.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by pizza station, hole in wall.
Iced tea dispenser/ beverage dispensing nozzle not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, dispensing nozzle at soda station with black mold like substance under cap. Observed Operator cleaning and sanitizing nozzle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen on reach in coolers, gaskets with debris build up on them.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection 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 with food debris build up on it. Observed employee take apart slicer and put in dish
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour container touching flour in container. Observed operator removing scoop, putting in dish, and emptying the small amount of flour that was left in container.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored mouth part up and handles down. Observed operator removing spoons and put in dish
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw steak prepped but not covered. Observed chef covering products correctly
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in dry storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken tile by dry storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease build up on hood system.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags on the ground along with equipment like objects.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to server station
Jul 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25-30 dead flying insects on the wall in dry storage and 6 -8 flying insects alive in dry storage. Observed 1 live fly on bar top at outside bar. Observed 2 flying insects at inside bar by beer taps, and 3-4 flying insects by hand washing sink at outside bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris build up on it. Observed meat slicer with food build up on it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in dish area. Observed manager replacing batteries on soap despiser.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler without proper date markings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink like substance in a spray bottle without label. Observed manager applying label.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple cups with no handles in food containers used for scooping.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in dry storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken tile by dry storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a server with arm bracelet on while doing food prep.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans over by dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on microwave door on cook line.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease build up on hood system.
Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed exposed rafters through out dining area including bar.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags on the ground along with equipment like objects.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable Oder in employee bathrooms.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to server station
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing on sink ledge, not under running water. Observed manager putting in a pan and running water over chicken to thaw.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall in dish area. Observed manager cleaning and sanitizing wall.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in dining room with mop sitting inside bucket, not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a container, not in original packaging with out an identifying label.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wiring above hand sink across from dish area.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed broken and scorched orange outlet next to hand sink sink across from dish area
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.