KEN AND BARB'S
2000 OYSTER CREEK DRIVE, Englewood FL 34224 · 941-460-8999
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landing on an open container of panko breading in the kitchen. The operator discarded the panko breading.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022035173 | Jul 20, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash, rinse, then put away a metal sheet tray without sanitizing. The operator returned the tray to the dish area.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landing on an open container of panko breading in the kitchen. The operator discarded the panko breading.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a tray of raw stuffed sole stored over a tray of cooked onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 fly landing on an open container of panko breading in the kitchen. The operator discarded the panko breading.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli turkey (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator stated the cooked turkey has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Observed liquid pasteurized egg (70F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen at the breading station. The operator stated the egg wash had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the pasteurized egg. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the splitter added to the hose bibb outside across from the walk in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice inside of the handwashing sink in the server alley behind the bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top exterior of the dishmachine soiled with an accumulation of debris.
Clean equipment stored underneath dripping air duct lines in the kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom accessible stall.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on display expired 12/1/2024.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of bread and a box of frozen vegetables on the floor in the walk in freezer.
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 handle used for onion ring seasoning not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's and women's restrooms.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic to go containers, plastic portion cups,and deli paper stored on the floor in the outside storage shed.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed a metal pan of panko breading crumbs stored underneath a soap dispenser exposed to drips and splash at the hand sink near the expo line. The panko crumbs were discarded by the operator.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on prep, expo, and cook line, reach in handles soiled with food debris.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink on shelf in dish area without a lid. Observed employee putting on lid on drink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed secondary microwaves solid with food splatter inside. Observed employee cleaning microwaves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers, gaskets soiled with food debris.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on 5 gallon containers 2 with food debris still on handles of containers, put away clean. Observed operator remove containers and putting into dish in dish to re wash.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers put away clean. Observed operator removing labels and putting into dish to re wash.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in drawer at expo station and on line with food spillage.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching hat and clothing. Had to be told to wash hands and change gloves. Observed cook washing hands after given direction.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen with food stains on them.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers in kitchen, food build up on back side of handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on storage shelf, above prep table. Observed operator move drink to proper place.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a beard guard.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in prep room with dried on food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice incintainer with out label. Observed cook putting on label
Sep 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on line behind reach in cooler handles with food debris build up
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, cutting boards with grooves on them
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of containers on drying rack in dish
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting board on top of dish machine in bar
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook wiping hands on a wiping cloth
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at back entrance mop area
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put in holder for clean, it was soiled on blade. Observed Chef removing, cleaning,and putting through dish
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand washing sink in dish washer area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple service ware items not stored with handles up in dishwasher area put away clean
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooves in cutting boards in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone, speaker, chargers, BB gun stored on shelf above prepping station in prep room. Observed Chef removing said items and storing in proper location
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard restraints in place
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple bus pans stacked on drying rack wet nesting
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on dry storage racks above cook line
Open dumpster lid.observed dumpster lids open.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in bar area some utensils stored handles down. Observed bartender correcting and storing handles up
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed cut, exposed wiring on ceiling in prep room.
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.