MORTON'S CATERING
205 CANAL RD, Siesta Key FL 34242 · 941.349.1474
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket above 400 ppm quaternary. Chef corrected to 300ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in ice machine. Chef had cleaned during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in employee bathroom. Chef corrected by adding.
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 Alexander Chang and Esteban Godoy expired 5/9/23.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed blue cleaner in unlabeled spray bottle. New marked bottle.
Drain cover(s) missing.Observed missing drain cover under 2 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels in employee bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed egg and pickle buckets on floor in walkin cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Chef replaced.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of Hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing.
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.
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.