FIVE NINE GRILL & TAVERN
1092 S TAMIAMI TRL, Osprey FL 34229 · 9415398183
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in the office/storage area underneath an out of service cooking unit.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024045866 | Aug 7, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed curry sauce prepared on site and held for over 24 hours not date marked.
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. Observed 3 employee food handler certificates expired 1/14/2025.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler and microwave door handles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored on a shelf above a food preparation surface in the prep area. The operator properly the employee food.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of curry sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the curry sauce.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go containers stored on the floor in dry storage. The operator properly stored the containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. The operator covered the chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact to store raw shrimp in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a cell phone then handle a clean knife without changing gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray container of pesticide stored near clean dishware in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the pesticide.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed a plastic food storage container with a melted corner. The operator discarded the container.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the three compartment sink soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used for a tandoori oven bread towel.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a food preparation surface in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go containers stored on the floor in dry storage.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed carrots stored over ready to eat tomato sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the carrots.
Aug 8, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 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 no chlorine sanitizer available for the dishmachine. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade bucket used to store ginger and garlic paste in the walk in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in the office/storage area underneath an out of service cooking unit.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed water temperature at the handwashing sink behind the front counter at 76F. Observed water temperature at the three compartment sink at 77F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the reach in coolers and the walk in cooler.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-service wrapped straws underneath the paper towel dispenser at the front counter. The operator properly stored the straws.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 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 chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. The operator replaced the empty sanitizer bucket. Observed chlorine solution at 100ppm.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed ginger stored in a nonfood-grade bucket in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the ginger and stored in a food grade container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoops for multiple food items in the dry storage area. The operator removed the plastic containers.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of frozen chicken stored on the floor in the prep area. The operator stored the chicken in the walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the front counter. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe not connected to the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator stored the chicken in the walk in cooler.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored above cooked chicken in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw lamb.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for all purpose flour in the dry storage area. The operator removed the plastic bowl.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet. The employee removed the bracelet.
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees were informed and placed a hair restraint on.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop used for rice flour not stored with the handle above the food. Th operator removed the scoop for sanitization.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed ladle used for onion sauce not stored with the handle above the food. The operator removed the ladle for sanitization.
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