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PINK ELEPHANT

BAYOU AVE, Boca Grande FL 33921 · (941)964-0100

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4602052
Grade history
APR 24
FEB 25
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 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

6 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sheila Shine on top exterior of the Dish Machine. Operator removed the stainless steel cleaner.
High priority/41-10-4/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/Repeat Violation
Oct 30, 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
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Operator placed hair restraint over their beard.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked not allowing airflow at dish shelf. Operator removed the containers from being stacked to allow airflow.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water 115F at cookline table next to Deep Fryers.
Basic/10-07-4
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed multiple utensils with insufficient velocity of running water. Operator increased the velocity of the water.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth soap solution stored on the floor. Observed soap solution on the floor at cookline underneath standup oven. Operator replaced the wiping cloth soap solution with a new container off the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in chronological order. Operator placed the tags in chronological order.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not date marked. Operator date marked the tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in the sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed multiple beverage containers at bar. Operator discarded the ice.
High priority/08B-56-4/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/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple potatoes in a container on floor at 1st floor Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item at least 6 inches off the floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed soda guns soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at produce Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging by grill on handle. Operator removed the tong to a safe location.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site

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.