PORCH RESTAURANT
9707 GULF DRIVE, Anna Maria FL 34216 · 941-779-7743
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided to operator. Operator will post plan.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Brianna F expired 5/9/26
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed their outside prep area sink missing a sign.
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hand without hot water. Operator had them rewash their hand with hot water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their right side cooler: Chopped tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (47F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had a rush before I arrived. Operator placed all the food on ice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored with their drink mixes, and observed a sanitizer bucket stored on top of a box on new oil. Operator removed them.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Brianna F expired 5/9/26
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed their line cook not wearing any hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing 90F water. Operator removed the utensils.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed their outside prep area sink missing a sign.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator changed bucket of sanitizer. Chlorine dish machine sanitizer now at 50ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of small brushes in hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen with soil and dust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the under side of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning the area.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of whole grain mustard with dents at the seam and at the edge. Operator pulled can from shelf to return for credit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust around return vent at ceiling.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor. Operator moved fryer oil off floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser with black mold like supbstance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall over 3 compartment sink with excess dust build-up.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected ma hone. Chlorine dish machine now at 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer head with soil and food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf below stand mixer rusted and pitted.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour. Operator moved handle above product.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the bottom shelf of 2 door glass reach cooler in kitchen.
Sep 4, 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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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 400ppm. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed on menu bernaise sauce containing raw, unpasteurized eggs not identified. Operator added an asterisk to menus next to bernaise sauce and reprinted menus.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked floor tile in kitchen on cooks line.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain relief creams stored next to food and above a prep station on the cook line. Operator removed the container.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the far left reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the chicken had been left there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the far left reaches in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the chicken was in there overnight and that the rest of the food was in there for approximately 3hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the chicken and placed the all other foods on ice. Observed in the right side make table on the cook line: Hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed items on ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the two kitchen hand wash sinks be used to trines utensils and to dump ice. Operator instructed the employees on proper sink use.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and gave them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the ceiling above the right kitchen make table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored next to clean utensils on the cook line. Operator removed drink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil on the cook line in 70F water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter sitting outside of glass reach in cooler at 68F. Operator stated had been out of cooler since last night. Operator discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sitting outside of glass reach in cooler at 68F. Operator stated butter had been out of cooler since last night. Operator discarded butter.
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. Provided to operator. Operator will post plan.
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 to operator for all employees to sign. Operator signed.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed by grease trap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of reach in cooler across from side exit door in poor repair.
Food prepared in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed in kitchen by side exit door: employee hand sink with no splash guard located directly next to preparation table with cutting board and spice container.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Soiled pad around grease trap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins of flour not labeled in kitchen and prep room.
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.