HARRY'S CONTINENTAL KITCHENS
525 ST JUDE'S DR, Longboat Key FL 34228 · (941)383-3134
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their server area: Butter chips (68F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper or towels used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towels used to line cooked potatoes. Operator removed the towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their server area: Butter chips (68F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a cooler.
Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed their prep area hand sink with low pressure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their kitchen hand sink used to dump ice. Operator cleared it of ice.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their left side cook line microwave with heavy debris buildup.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the warewashing hand sink and the outside ice machine hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on their electrical elements above their clean plates.
Dec 23, 2025Inspection 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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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Educated employee tongs on equipment door handle. Employee removed tongs from handle.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb located at mop sink outside near back door.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna on the menu without an identifier. Operator added identifier.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in server area with cut marks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection 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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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken shell eggs in 2 door reach-in cooler in back storage area. Operator voluntarily discarded shell eggs.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in rice. Operator removed container.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor at the end of the cook line. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign in men's restroom. E-mailed operator copy of hand-wash sign. Operator hung sign in men's restroom.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved bucket off the floor.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lobster tails in glass 2 door reach-in cooler at the end of cook line at 50F. Operator stated that lobster had been in cooler from day before. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster tails in glass 2 door reach-in cooler at the end of cook line at 50F. Operator stated that lobster had been in cooler from day before. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in server area blocked. Operator removed cart.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups being used as scoop in sugar and flour. Operator removed cups.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor at the end of cook line. Operator moved oil to shelf.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed employees glass cleaner on food shelf in kitchen. Chef removed cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container without handle being used scoop in sugar and flour containers. Chef removed containers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door. Chef removed tongs.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler behind bar.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone and touched clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized, then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp stored over ready to eat dressings in reach-in cooler next to the cook line. Chef removed shrimp.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in food preparation sinks. Employee rehashed hands in hand washing sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers hollandaise sauce containing undercooked eggs on their menu, with no identifier. Establishment offers cold smoked raw/undercooked salmon on menu with no identifiers. Establishment added identifiers and reprinted menus before the end of inspection.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Mixing bowl next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Chef removed bowl and stored on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans on cook line and dish room soiled.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic scoop in bulk container of panko bread crumbs with no handle. Operator discarded plastic scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in glass door reach in cooler at end of cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottle of wine reach in cooler at bar area.
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.