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PUB AND GRILLE AND BEAN OF AVE MARIA

5068 ANNUNCIATION CIR #106, Ave Maria FL 34142 · 239.867.4234

Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats236
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103015
Grade history
JUN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 100 dead small flying insect on on fly control device on cook-line above plate ware. Open and operating and serving the public. Operator removed and discarded pest control devices.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $960

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2018041040Jul 11, 2018Sep 6, 2018$200
7--2015030596Jun 29, 2015Jul 30, 2015$400
7--2015001680Jan 6, 2015Jan 28, 2015$360

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Oct 31, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in the pub kitchen soiled with grease/ food debris.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well with ice cream scoop store in non running water. Operator removed ice cream scoop.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans guards in the beer cooler with dust like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in the pub kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food next to the coffee machine.
Basic/12B-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on right hand make table on the pub side torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell at ice cream station not running, operator turned on the water.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler on the pub side.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves on the bean side with rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior bin of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dust like substance on ceiling tiles and vents.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in and walk in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food residue. Operator moved can opener for cleaning
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling air vents in the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with breadcrumbs in in use bin. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in shelves on Bean side.
Basic/14-17-4
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of artichokes dented on the top rim of the cans. Cans set aside for return for credit.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice bin on the pub side in the kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs change gloves with out first washing hands then handled plastic wrap and date marking materials, spoke with employee regarding the importance of washing hands during this process.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chef knife stored between prep table and refrigerator.
Basic/10-17-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up of food debris in microwave on the left side of the cook line in the pub.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with food debris and grease in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Observed soiled ceiling vent covers. Time Extended
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out on cook line.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Observed light not functioning on right side of cook line. Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers used to store food in.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Observed old labels on containers. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves on The Bean side with rust on them.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Observed some rust still on the shelves. Time Extended
Aug 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with food debris and grease in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacle in unisex bathroom missing lid.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to pizza reach in refrigerator metal separating from styrofoam.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed visible light able to be seen on bottom of exterior door on The Pub side.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out on cook line.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers in reach in coolers.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Observed chef said thermometers where on order. corrective action taken Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers used to store food in.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves on The Bean side with rust on them.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate22 Basic
Show 33 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect in prep area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed short ribs and garlic butter at 48F in unit over 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed short ribs and garlic butter at 48 F. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee patting hamburger with hand after placing on the grill.
Intermediate/09-17-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel cleaning wool in hand wash sink on The Bean side on cook-line next to flat top grill.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels next at hand wash sink next to flat top grille on The Bean side.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory not on the menu and not easily visible to the public, operator moved consumer advisory form to other location.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced tomatoes in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 100 dead small flying insect on on fly control device on cook-line above plate ware. Open and operating and serving the public. Operator removed and discarded pest control devices.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl used to scoop flour.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with food debris and grease in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed glass stored next to hand wash sink on cook line.
Basic/24-27-4/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Mahi thawed in reach in cooler in packaged from manufacturer.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacle in unisex bathroom missing lid.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed, operator located and posted license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on food prep table. Behind service counter.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee making coffee and handling food wearing a bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to pizza reach in refrigerator metal separating from styrofoam.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed visible light able to be seen on bottom of exterior door on The Pub side.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape above plate ware shelf on cook line.
Basic/35B-08-4/Warning
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed glass ware on the bean side sitting directly below hand wash sink next to the cook line.
Basic/08B-36-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in standing water next to ice tea maker on The Bean side.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out on cook line.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers in reach in coolers.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters on The Pub side covered with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers used to store food in.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored not protected on The Bean side under shelf.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed diced tomatoes in walk in cooler on The Bean side of the Restauraunt.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves on The Bean side with rust on them.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and dredge flour in dry storage area no labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire door locked on back line in the kitchen.
/46-04-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cart and mop buckets in front of fire door. Operator moved cart and mop buckets.
/46-01-4/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.