SHORE ON LONGBOAT
800 BROADWAY ST, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941-259-4600
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon at 51F and beef 51F, operator stated item had been cooler drawer for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved products to walk-in cooler and placed ice on products to rapidly bring down temperature. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 400ppm. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a 1/8 pan being used as a scoop in rice in dry storage area. Operator removed pan. Priority: Basic
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cookline line a 2 door make station with grooves and stains. Priority: Basic
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket to 400ppm. Priority: Basic
Jan 20, 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink in bar area with quaternary sanitizer not a proper minimum strength. Operator corrected the quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubby in handwashing sink in dish machine area. Operator removed scrubby. Observed handwashing sink in front bar area being used as a dump sink. Operator educated employee on the use of a handwashing sink. Strainer was removed.Observed
Food stored on floor. Observed case of tuna on the floor in downstairs walk-in cooler. Operator moved case of tuna off the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at front bar area. Employee removed the ice scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs at front bar area in standing water. Educated employee on how to properly store the tongs. Employee removed tongs from water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in back corner of dry storage area with black mold like substance. Operator had employee clean the shelf.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. risotto (51F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw (51F - Cold Holding) operator stated items had been in the 6 drawer reach-in cooler on the front line for approximately 1 hour. Operator put items on ice to rapidly cool and called equipment repair.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris. Operator had employee clean slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse tongs in hand wash sink at handwashing sink at the begging of the cook line. Educated employee on handwashing sink and utensils. Employee took out new tongs and washed hands.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed shrimp ceviche on menu with out an identifier.
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. Observed multiple employee food handlers training expired.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear container on shelf above hand wash sink on cook line. Operator removed containers for rewashing, sanitizing and to properly air dry.
Food stored on floor. Observed employee rinsed bucket of pickled ginger in downstairs walk-in cooler stored on the floor. Operator moved ginger to shelf.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer in server area at 0ppm. Operator corrected quaternary sanitizer buckets to 400 ppm.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef removed the utensils to be sanitized.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Fresh parsley store in the expo area in direct contact with a non food grade paper towel. Owner removed the towel.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw beef steak in the walk in cooler. Chef placed the ground beef below the beef steak.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw shrimp ceviche offered on the menu not identified as a raw item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working on the cook line with no beard guards. Employees was informed and placed a beard guard on.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on pasta machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speakers on shelf above slicer/food prep surface at the end of cook line. Operator removed speaker.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of ketchup being stored on floor in back dry storage area near back bar.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance tools on food prep surface in prep area. Operator stated prep area was not in use. Operator removed tools.
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed green beans in the produce walk in cooler. Operator removed the fish.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the vegetables.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in a reach in cooler of the cook line. Operator removed the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side make table: Chopped tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Rice cakes (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator closed the lids. Observed at the bar: Olives with cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed olives in the reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the server station ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dust build up on the top back of the dishwasher.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing watches on the cook line. Operator had employees remove them.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on both walk in cooler fan covers and the dish are fan cover.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths not stored in solution. Operator placed them in sanitizer buckets.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hand then touched clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee returned from the bathroom then handed clean equipment without washing their hands in the kitchen. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw salmon in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the beef below the salmon.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. PVC piping used as food ready to eat food molds. Manager discarded the PVC piping.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 300ppm.
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.