PINK ELEPHANT
BAYOU AVE, Boca Grande FL 33921 · (941)964-0100
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sheila Shine on top exterior of the Dish Machine. Operator removed the stainless steel cleaner.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not date marked. Operator date marked the tags.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed multiple beverage containers at bar. Operator discarded the ice.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed soda guns soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at produce Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
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.
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.