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10670 BOARDWALK LOOP, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 · 941.893.4321
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed the following items all date marked 5/20/2024 stored in the walk in cooler: cilantro cream sauce, salsa, green goddess dressing, and blue cheese dressing, marked with dates exceeding 7 days. Operator discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018010173 | Jan 19, 2018 | Mar 14, 2018 | $160 |
| 7--2015021422 | Apr 24, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015 | $680 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a soiled ice machine drop tray.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on an oven door handle. Operator removed it.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over prepared creamed corn in the reach in cooler in the middle section of the cook line. Operator removed the eggs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler curtains with a black mold like substance on them. Operator removed and cleaned them.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a rusted shelf in the dish area.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw scallops and shrimp stored above ready to eat cooked carrots. Operator removed carrots.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro containers wet nesting. Operator removed items to dry.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw bacon kebabs stored over cooked hamburgers. Operator moved raw product to other area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the middle service area. Operator stocked towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical bottles. Operator labeled bottles.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed a heavy grease build up around the grease receptacle.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked meatballs. Operator moved raw product and moved meatballs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to containers of maple syrup on the expo line area. Managers removed spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine next to cook line. Operator corrected issue.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored wet.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw scallops stored over ready to eat risotto. Operator moved risotto from area to an appropriate shelf.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed 2 spray bottles unlabeled in bar area and back kitchen. Operator corrected.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint cans stored next to food in dessert prep area. Operator moved cans to secure area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink stored on prep table in dessert area. Operator moved drink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a hole in the bottom of the back door.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed the following items all date marked 5/20/2024 stored in the walk in cooler: cilantro cream sauce, salsa, green goddess dressing, and blue cheese dressing, marked with dates exceeding 7 days. Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos over ready to eat meatballs. Operator moved items correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed the following items all date marked 5/20/2024 stored in the walk in cooler: cilantro cream sauce, salsa, green goddess dressing, and blue cheese dressing, marked with dates exceeding 7 days. Operator discarded.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty walk in cooler shelving in walk in #3.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored over unwashed avocados in the reach n cooler on the sushi line. Operator moved salmon.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prime rib sliced stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Manager stated the prime rib was prepared on 1/28. Manager placed a date mark on the prime rib.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape wrapped around Robo Coup machine. Operator moved machine.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed pest light with sticky tape above the microwave oven and preparation table in the pastry area.. Operator moved to a different area.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat chicken. Operator corrected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with black mold like substance on blade and blade area.
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. Observed some Illness reporting agreements in place but not all.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine behind the cook line and on the edges of ice machine on the back dock.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored next to food prep table and kitchen equipment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored next to bread slicing machine on prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cook with a watch on left wrist.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Coached operator on procedure for sanitizing.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel used under cutting board. Operator coached employees.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ready to eat and raw items and not labeled in the walk in cooler. Operator directed labeling on items in process.
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