HUGO II
645 CEDARS CT, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 305-509-9891
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 43 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operators working with an expired license. Operators are having issues with the website and are planning on calling in to renew.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,420
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017061462 | Dec 20, 2017 | Jan 25, 2018 | $800 |
| 7--2016025168 | May 6, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $300 |
| 7--2016008873 | Feb 3, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Administrative determination recommendedRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest emitting strip over food preparation table. Educated operator on pest strips and where they can be placed. Operator removed pest strips.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over produce in 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom of cooler.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over beverage in glass 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom of cooler.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage on food preparation table next to slicer and cutting board. Operator removed beverage.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on shared dumpster.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over dips in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved salmon to the bottom.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Goo Gone, crazy glue and vitamins next to clean cutting boards on food surface next to utility sink. Operator removed items and placed in office.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator corrected sanitizer to 50ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator was not able to provide Certified food manger certificate.
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 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. Operator was not able to provide food handlers training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used for scoop in rice. Operator removed bowl.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in kitchen at next to three compartment sink and along wall with 2 door reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees open beverage on food prep surface. Employee removed beverage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep wearing bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with out proper hair restraint.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.observed lid open on shared dumpster. Operator closed lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple working containers of food products in reach in coolers on cook line without labels.
Mar 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operators working with an expired license. Operators are having issues with the website and are planning on calling in to renew.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat noodles in the produce reach in cooler. Operator moved the noodles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels there.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of soda bottles stored on the floor of the bar. Operator placed cases on a shelf.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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 around the mouth area then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over unwashed squash in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner placed the salmon below the squash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 51F stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner stated the tomatoes had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the tomatoes in the bottom part of the reach in cooler. Milk 55F stored on ice in the front counter area. Owner stated the milk had been stored on ice for approximately 30 minutes. Owner placed the milk in the reach in cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought 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.