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2080 S MCCALL RD, Englewood FL 34224 · 941-474-5343
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed House Stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives in reach in at bar at 57F. Observed operator throw away olives and called for repair. Repair company will be out in 20 minutes
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021005262 | Jan 25, 2021 | Mar 24, 2021 | $100 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler near the fryers. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed sliced ham not date marked when removed from the freezer. The operator voluntarily discarded the ham.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for Bermuda Triangle seasoning. The operator removed the bowl from the seasoning.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet and watch. The employees removed the jewelry.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 75F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils and placed in the dish area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in reach in cooler at prep station, milk with out date marking milk. Observed Chef date marking milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato dicer put away clean, with some debris on blade. Observed Chef remove and take to dis to be re washed.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed Beer pitcher on storage rack not inverted upside down. Observed Chef inverting to upside down position.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on cart handle. Observed chef remove tongs and place into dish for washing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line, in reach in coolers and freezers, soiled gaskets. Observed Chef cleaning gasket.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting from stacked cambro on drying/storage shelf. Observed operator separating and letting them air dry properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old sticky label on cambro stored in dry/clean storage. Observed operator pulling cambro and running it through dishwasher after removing residue from label.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros on drying shelf wet nesting. Observed Chef having employee separate and air dry correctly.
Stored food not covered. Observed linguini in walk in cooling not covered. Observed Chef covering and keeping a corner vented
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Imperial Diced Red Peppers - 14.5 oz -Sysco- 6 cans dented on storage shelf. Observed operator remove and discard all 6 cans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed House Stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives in reach in at bar at 57F. Observed operator throw away olives and called for repair. Repair company will be out in 20 minutes
Food manager certification expired. 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 CFM certification expired. Expired on 7/21/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on boards on prep table line, far left looking out into dining room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by soup station being used as a dump sink. Observed an employee cleaning out sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with grooves on them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on bread basket station where parchment paper is stored for rolls. Observed tongs being removed and laid down on parchment paper for proper storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler in back prep station near produce walk in cooler, three containers (ie: cut apples)without protective cover on them. Observed prep personnel covering said items.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops sitting in mop sink, not hung up or inverted to dry properly. Observed operator hanging mops up properly.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on cloths and apron. Educated cooks on proper handwashing and not touching apron or cloths while engaging in food preparation.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen area gasket torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of panko. The chef removed scooper from container of panko.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection 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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Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees co-gender bathroom.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed outdoor ice machine is not completely cover by building overhand and is exposed to possibly contaminants from above it.
Reach-in cooler at end of back cooks lines has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed 2 copper mule cups with out liners inside leaving copper exposed to acidity. Observed Chef removing and throwing away said mugs
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed container of forks stored (in reach in cooler by employee cooler) not inverted with the handles up. Observed Chef removing forks and storing them properly after washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board at reach in prep table next to double door reach in cooler
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed coco powder and toasted coconut on top if ice cream station right next to soap dispenser exposed to possible water splash or soap. Observed chef removing items and putting them in their proper place away from soap dispenser
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops in bar being stored behind liquor bottles, touching bottles. Observed Chef removing said scoops and having them washed, rinsed, and sanitized properly and put in proper location for storage.
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.