LONGBEACH CAFE LLC
6836 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941.383.7900
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $620
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016047456 | Sep 27, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | $300 |
| 7--2016033421 | Jun 29, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tooth picks stored next to their medical alcohol. Operator moved the toothpicks.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cold smoked salmon strode above ready to eat food in the back cooler. Operator moved the salmon.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the operator use their cook line hand sink to rinse a bowl. Reviewed the sinks proper use with the operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for their 4hr time marked butter. Emailed the operator the plans to fill out.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks improperly stored in the front desk and back storage area. Operator removed them.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gaps back exterior door from dining room.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed chlorine sanitizer bucket to 50ppm.
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sonja W with expired food handlers certification.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Operator discontinued use of dish machine for sanitizing at set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest emitting strip in kitchen over food warmer. Operator removed pest emitting strip and discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef patties over ham in glass 2 door reach-in cooler in dish area. Operator moved ground beef patties to bottom shelf.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs and salmon on menu without an identifier. Operator started putting identifiers on the menu.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sonja W with expired food handlers certification.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room with water stains and soils.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dining room with build up of dust and soil.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor in dish area. Operator moved oil off the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment on cook line across from flat top grill. Operator removed knife.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on menu without an identifier. Employee was put the identifier on menus during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup in granola to dispense. Operator removed solo cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room with water stains.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining on cook line with excess of grease and dust build up. Observed ceiling tiles in and vents in dining room with soil and dust.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in dish area. Employee moved oil off the floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in first single door flip top cooler across from microwave. Operator put an ambient thermometer in to cold holding unit.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breakfast sausage over a closed container of blueberries on cooks line across from stove/oven. Employee moved sausage below blueberries. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed under flat t grill food debris and excessive grease. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee pot in hand wash sink in dish area. Operator removed coffee pot. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in seating area across from cook line water damaged and dripping. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in seating area across from cook line water damaged and dripping. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food make table across from stove on cook line. Employee removed drink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed red onions in milk crate at back dry storage area on the floor. Employee moved onions. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed bowl without a handle in potatoes on cook line being used to dispense potatoes. Employee removed bowl. Priority: Basic
Mar 21, 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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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on the ground near the community dumpsters.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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 sausage stored over uncooked potatoes in the left side reach in cooler. Operator moved the sausage.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 dry rodent droppings behind and underneath the ice machine on the floor of the dry storage. Dry storage area has two reach in coolers and is next to the rear exit and 20ft from the kitchen. Operator stated that they did have a problem a couple months ago and showed me the report stating that vermin control caught two rats. Operator stated they could not move the ice machine to clean behind and are waiting for the company to take it to be replaced.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at 200ppm chlorine. Operator emptied the bucket out and remade it to 100ppm.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for their butter chips. Had operator fill out a plan.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working without a hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hair net. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed trash and dirt build up on the floor of the warewashing area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on the ground near the community dumpsters.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw eggs then changed their gloves and handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Potatoes (70F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperatures on the cook line. Manager stated the potatoes had been at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the potatoes in the reach in cooler.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the cook line. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the cook line area soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen and the front line area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice machine next the door soiled.
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.