EUPHEMIA HAYE RESTAURANT
5540 GULF OF MEXICO DR, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941-383-3633
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 small piece of bread on floor in bakery area across from walk in cooler with approximately 3 black flying insects.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with excess soil and dust.
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed final rinse temp at 135F. Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw beef and raw tuna on the menu without an identifier.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with excess soil and dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed stained and grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf on cook line. Employee removed the beverage.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of 3 door reach in cooler at salad making area in kitchen.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink in upstairs bar area ppm not a minimum strength. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer to 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sauce in steam table at 122F. Operator stated sauce had been had been there approximately 1 hour. Operator reheat sauce to 172F.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Quintin J. Hired over 60 days without his food handlers certification.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on racks in back storage area next to reach-in cooler and on rack next to entrance.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice server area. Operator moved handle above ice.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler on side cook line. Operator cleaned up standing water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in cabinet in salad preparation area.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles in dish machine area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in dessert area.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees beverage take a drink from beverage with gloves on. Operator stopped employee and had him remove glove and wash hands before putting gloves back on.
Live, small flying insects found.Observed approximately 3 black flying insects in bakery area next to walk-in coolers and under. Observed 1 small piece of bread on floor in bakery area across from walk in cooler with approximately 3 black flying insects. Operator discarded bread and clean area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 small piece of bread on floor in bakery area across from walk in cooler with approximately 3 black flying insects.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bins in bakery area across from walk- in coolers wit food debris on lids and edges.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and seared rare tuna on menu with no identifiers.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles in dish machine area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in salad making area in lower cabinet beneath sink.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employees beverage take a drink from beverage with gloves on. Employee discarded drink. Operator stopped employee and had him remove glove and wash hands before putting gloves back on.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors not clean behind equipment in kitchen and in bakery area behind roll out bins.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bus tub of meat stored on floor in walk-in coolers and under. Operator had tub moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in dessert area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed lids.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks over parsley and cooked duck on cook line in reach in cooler drawer.Operator moved raw products below cooked products.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with visible black mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with cut marks.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed dish machine without a data plate.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on for prep surface next to flour. Employee removed beverage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice at front bar area. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in dessert area covered with dust.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed lids.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cookline with our labels identifying product.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer in upstairs bar area at 10ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer to 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over greens in reach-in cooler drawer on cook line. Operator removed beef and placed below greens.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer in food prep area with food debris and excessive soil on mixer head.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles all throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep surface in kitchen. Operator removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to clean dishes in dish machine area. Employee removed phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in desert cooler in back room.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of apples on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator stated apples had just been delivered. Operator moved apples off the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach-in freezer in desert room.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in pizza making area with build up of dust and soil.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the upstairs display case: Chocolate cheese cake (50F - Cold Holding); Coconut créme pie (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that they were for service and that they had been there approximately 1hr. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no heat test device for their heat based sanitizer dish machine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan while using time as a public health control. Had operator fill out a plan.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles all throughout the kitchen.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipment stored on rusted shelves in the outside storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on the prep and cook lines.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing watches while prepping and cooking foods. Operator had them remove their watches.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the double door standing reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at the bar hand wash sinks.
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