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MORTON'S CATERING

205 CANAL RD, Siesta Key FL 34242 · 941.349.1474

Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6805720
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket above 400 ppm quaternary. Chef corrected to 300ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in employee bathroom. Chef corrected by adding.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed blue cleaner in unlabeled spray bottle. New marked bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing.Observed missing drain cover under 2 compartment sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels in employee bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Food stored on floor. Observed egg and pickle buckets on floor in walkin cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Chef replaced.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of Hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5

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.