MYAKKA CITY GRILL
36810 MANATEE AVE E, Myakka City FL 34251 · 941.322.6110
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 20 dead roaches behind and under reach in cooler, 10 dead roaches under slicer table, 10 dead roaches to the right of grill and 10 dead roaches under the bar cooler. No live roaches observed. Operator stated they sprayed last night.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024009052 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2022000910 | Jan 5, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw shell eggs over cut onions and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.gave Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge had all employees read and signed currently working.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and around equipment solid with food and grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed gaskets soiled with mold like substance in reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Person in charge covered food.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the cooler in back soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the cooking equipment soiled and greasy.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the cooler in back soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the cooking equipment soiled and greasy.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers.
Sep 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Owner was unable to show proof of current inspection of well water.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the cooler in back soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee changing tasks and handling ready to eat food without handwashing.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitation buckets set up for cleaning purposes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink with bowls in the sink. Operator moved items.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Owner was unable to show proof of current inspection of well water.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the cooler in back soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers not inverted. Operator corrected.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee changing tasks and handling ready to eat food without handwashing.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitation buckets set up for cleaning purposes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed meat thawing in the handwashing sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees on personal phone while preparing food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with food debris and grease under the fryers and grill area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with food debris and grease under the fryers and grill area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 ceiling lights in back storeroom missing light shields.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up and soiled hood filters over fryers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the drain pipe under the triple sink leaking.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a heavy accumulation of food debris and grease under the flat grill and fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing s8nk in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the triple sink leaking into a bucket.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. They're on a callback already for the CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER for January 16th, 2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine soiled with a black mold like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build up of food debris and soiled floor under the grill area on the cook line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood ceiling and walls with grease build up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen does not have a hand washing sink sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up over grill.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe under the triple sink is leaking into a bucket.
Jan 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. They're on a callback already for the CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER for January 16th, 2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside the ice machine soiled with a black mold like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 20 dead roaches behind and under reach in cooler, 10 dead roaches under slicer table, 10 dead roaches to the right of grill and 10 dead roaches under the bar cooler. No live roaches observed. Operator stated they sprayed last night.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build up of food debris and soiled floor under the grill area on the cook line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood ceiling and walls with grease build up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen does not have a hand washing sink sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up over grill.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe under the triple sink is leaking into a bucket.
Nov 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for thawing beef.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER proof or on premise.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a heavy accumulation of food debris and grease under the flat grill and fryers.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in dry storage room. Scalloped potatoes, soda and oil.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing s8nk in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a heavy grease build up and dripping.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the triple sink leaking into a bucket.
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.