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600 US 41, Palmetto FL 34221 · 727-648-6393

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5106086
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed butter (74F - Cold Holding) on cooks line. Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle stored in bread crumbs container in prep area. Employee removed container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal hat stored on top of single service box. Manager removed hat.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stored on dry rack wet nesting in dry storage area.
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean food containers with old labels attached in dry dishwashing area.
Basic/16-46-4
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Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil covered prep shelf in prep area. Employee replaced tin foil.
Basic/14-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to sauces on bottom shelf of prep table near cook line. Manager removed bucket.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers in prep area not labeled and not identifiable. Manager labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw ground beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed butter (74F - Cold Holding) on cooks line. Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.observed in walk-in cooler frozen meatballs date marked 8/24/25. Person in charge stated they were pulled from freezer on 9/11/25 and date marked accordingly.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
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. Person in charge removed from package.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on multiple employees engaging in food production bracelets, and watches on wrist. Employees removed all and washed hands.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dish washing machine area food containers wet nesting.Person in charge separated containers.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Fryer oil stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
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 partially frozen raw tuna with no slit in bag. Chef cut slit in bags.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved. Chef removed and threw out.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour bins not labeled. Chef labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink with dirty dishes. Operator removed the dishes.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above clean dishes in the ware washing area. Operator removed the drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed numerous scoop handles in contact with dry goods in the kitchen. Operator removed them.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the bar hand wash sinks missing signs.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.