PLACIDA GRILL
5855 PLACIDA RD UNIT 100, Englewood FL 34224 · 941-688-2014
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. The operator renewed the license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mahi stored over cooked chicken in the fry station reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw mahi.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee rinse off single-use gloves then handle clean equipment. Educated the employee on proper glove procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (54F - Cold Holding) at the server bread station. The operator stated the butter has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee took off the watch.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single-service cups and to go bowls stored on the floor in the outside storage shed.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper handwashing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with an accumulation of food debris. The operator disassembled the slicer and cleaned.
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation earring a watch. The employee removed the watch.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of unwashed potatoes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the potatoes
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the first well at the entrance to the bar.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed one of the hose bibbs with no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink at back of establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor at Walk in Freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple ice bags on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain ointment stored on a shelf near clean dishware and above a reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the ointment.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. The operator renewed the license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper stored over cartons of heavy whipping cream in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the grouper.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (62F - Cold Holding) at the wait station. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed canisters of propane stored on top of dessert syrups in the salad/dessert station. The operator properly stored the canisters.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the handwashing sink nearest the salad station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink nearest the salad station. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the reach in cooler door handles at the end of the cook line in front of the fryers.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used to cover cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator removed the cloth.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed standing water in The keg cooler behind the bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef and frozen raw ground beef thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the foods in the walk in cooler.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed propane fuel next to food items at prep table next to the salad station. Operator removed the propane fuel to a proper and safe place underneath at shelf away from food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in freezer handles.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink next to back entrance of building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris at slicer blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple used equipment at back exterior of establishment.
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.