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5610 GULF OF MEXICO DR STE 5, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 2672697155
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
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 Leduar P and Mark T hired more than 60 days without their food handlers certification.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above make station on cook line next to clean dishes. Employee removed drink.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with necklaces on. Employee placed necklaces inside his shirt.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over ground beef in 3 door reach-in cooler in dry storage area. Operator moved chicken to bottom of cooler.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen next to dish machine being used as a dump sink. Operator removed strainer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine located in server area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excess garbage on the ground around dumpster shared by plaza.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster shared by plaza.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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 dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in 4 drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of raw foods. Operator moved raw chicken below shrimp,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp in 2 door reach-in cooler at end of cook line at 50F. Operator stated they had been out of cooler for approximately 45 minutes to use and had just put them back in cooler. Operator placed ice on shrimp to rapidly cool.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat sauce in 2 door reach in cooler at the end of the cooks line. Operator removed eggs and placed in the bottom of other cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in server area blocked by cart. Operator removed cart.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in bar area without soap. Operator replace soap.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food prep surface. Employee removed cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with out a hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil being stored on the floor in kitchen next to slicer table.
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 flour.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
May 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over tomato's. Operator moved eggs below tomato's.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans 52F, operator stated beans had been in cooler over night. Operator voluntarily discarded beans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans 52F, operator stated beans had been in cooler over night. Operator voluntarily discarded beans.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer bucket to 50ppm
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on food preparation area. Educated operator on where to store employee drinks can be stored. Operator removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones were on shelf next to plates. Operator removed phones.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Mar 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face in the mouth/nose area then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee sanitized the equipment and washed their hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa (54F - Cold Holding) stored on ice in the cook line area. Operator stated the salsa had been stored on ice for approximately 45 minutes. Operator placed the salsa in the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to Togo boxes on a food cart in the wait station area. Employee removed the bottle.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Operator switched to quaternary sanitizer solution, new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen.
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.