PAPINONES
101 SHELL POINT RD, Ruskin FL 33570 · 8132139182
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
MAR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023070545 | Oct 20, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $160 |
| 3--2017048781 | Aug 10, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 | $200 |
| 3--2015031380 | May 27, 2015 | Sep 23, 2015 | $1,600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Jan 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46 on cart, employee placed in cooler at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee prepping food in hand wash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment provided 1 food handler certification.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in lettuce.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothes on bags of flour. Bike in dry storage room.
Food stored on floor. Rice on floor in dry storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of walk in cooler doors.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Dec 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots in handwash sink in kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided one food handler certification. She stated it got wet during the hurricane.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in cut lettuce in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table. Bike in dry storage room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Broom over bag of flour.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 45 F.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided one food handler certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Refried beans container lid cracked.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door blocked with cart, operator removed at time of inspection.
Mar 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over peppers in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 128 F on steam table, operator began reheating at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food in handwash sink near register. Operator removed at time of inspection.
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.
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. Employees signed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Lawn mower in dry storage.
Oct 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener next to condiments.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning in dry storage not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinsed dishes without sanitizing. Discussed wash rinsing and sanitizing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked shrimp in chest freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air freshener next to condiments.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Peppers in handwash sink.
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door in disrepair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container lid on pork broke.
Food stored on floor. Limes on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Lawn mower stored in dry storage. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning in dry storage not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
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.