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PINK PONY

471 PARK AVE, Boca Grande FL 33921 · (941)964-0109

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4603982
Grade history
APR 24
FEB 25
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef at Display Cooler Unit. Operator relocated the beef to a safe and proper place.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil inside basin at frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 30, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef at Display Cooler Unit. Operator relocated the beef to a safe and proper place.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooling with lids covered on multiple food items. Operator removed the lids.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the containers.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard restraint at kitchen. Educated the operator.
Basic/13-04-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over cooked shrimp underneath Make Table. Operator removed the cooked shrimp from underneath raw shrimp.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head by placing a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at exterior Reach in Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 16, 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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at ware washing area handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Basic/33-38-4

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.