FEAST RESTAURANT
5406 MARINA DRIVE, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 941-778-5092
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish and scallops in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator switched out products and arranged according to cook temperature.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016049725 | Oct 25, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator stated they do serve egg fortified drinks per order using raw shell eggs. Operator stop serving those drinks.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the server station: Butter (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed most of it in a cooler and surrounded the rest in ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their back hand sink with knives in it. Operator removed them.
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. Observed no proof of employee training.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line a shelf with potato containers. Operator removed the cardboard.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored with customer food in the walk in and drink stored improperly in the kitchen. Operator removed the lunch and moved the drinks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the bar hand sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed a case of lime juice stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved case of the floor.
Aug 21, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups being used dispense seasoning on shelf in food preparation area. Employee removed solo cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf on cook line next to dishes. Employee discarded drink.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed glass dish machine in bar at 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Dish machine now at 50ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish and scallops in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator switched out products and arranged according to cook temperature.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked glasses in bar area. Operator removed glasses to wash, sanitize and dry properly.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection 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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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. E-mailed operator copy of employee health agreement. Operator printed copies and had all employees read and sign health agreements.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear food containers on clean drying rack. Educated operator on wet nesting. Operator removed container to be cleaned and sanitized.
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 scoop touching corn meal. Operator removed scoop.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked pasta on the cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line and pizza prep area respectively: Ricotta (70F - Cold Holding); Garlic cheese spread (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that both items had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed items in buckets of ice.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups being used as scoops in spices for the prep area. Operator disposed of cups.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line the dry storage shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents in the establishment with dust build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep tables throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee bags placed above and on top of food and drink containers. Operator removed the bags.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up below the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple dry storage shelves with rust buildup.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall to the right of the pizza oven with dust and grease build up.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection 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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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Through out kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep cutting board across from pizza ovens. Employee removed beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelves by back door wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on hood vents over cookline.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed at back door.
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.