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MAISON BLANCHE

2605 GULF OF MEXICO DR, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 3838088

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804630
Grade history
APR 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2016026654May 13, 2016Jul 21, 2016$400
7--2016012841Mar 3, 2016Mar 30, 2016$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. Observed pot of beef on the floor. Operator moved food of the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Return visit Apr 15, 2025 · Observed oyster tags without last day served at the time of this inspection. Time Extended
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked bacon over lemons in the walk in cooler. Operator moved bacon to other shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket to strong. Operator corrected sanitizer to 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached tuna on menu without an identifier.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed woman's room without a hand wash sign.
Intermediate/31A-06-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen with cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dish area on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw duck stored over ready to eat lettuce in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the duck.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board on the cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Mar 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed meats and fish. Emailed Chef HACCP Template and info sheet.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 5, 2024 · Observed fish, stock, sauce,pork belly, and steaks vacuum sealed on premise without HACCP plan or process waiver submitted. Admin Complaint
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Return visit Mar 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels in kitchen hand wash sink, spam area hand wash sink, and employee bathrooms. Observed common towel in employee bathrooms. Chef added paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed meats and fish. Emailed Chef HACCP Template and info sheet.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink next to food in dry storage area.
Basic/12B-02-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed fish defrosting in sink without running water. Chef ran water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.