SPINNAKER CAFE
3578 N ACCESS RD STE D, Englewood FL 34224 · 941.475.2238
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter packets left on table after customers leave to be re-served. The operator removed and discarded the butter packets.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of chopped clams. The operator separated the canned clams for return.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed butter packets left on table after customers leave to be re-served. The operator removed and discarded the butter packets.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter packets left on table after customers leave to be re-served. The operator removed and discarded the butter packets.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute at the soda machine soiled with a reddish colored substance.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired in 2019.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep area with some food debris left on after cleaning. Observed employee cleaning slicer properly. Observed debris on can opener that was put away clean. Observed employee cleaning can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar with tea/coffee stains side.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside top of microwave on cook line with dried on food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in cooler gasket soiled with debris. Observed operator cleaning gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed spillage of liquid in reach in cooler in bar. Observed operator cleaning spillage.
Feb 28, 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
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Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 6 spatulas stored in between wall and make table across from dish machine. Observed operator remove, observed dishwasher run through dish machine and put away in bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line, gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear containers above 3 compartment sink, put away clean. Observed dishwasher remove labels, rehash and store to dry.
Oct 22, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on the blade. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize can opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on ice machine rail, where door meets railing on outside of ice machine. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on reach in freezer next to fryer.
Iced tea dispenser/ soda gun not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, soda gun with black mold like substance build up on cover shield and inside of dispenser. Observed employee taking soda gun apart, wash rinse and sanitize.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler under coke station at counter with food debris on gasket.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Jellied Cranberry Sauce #10 can Ocean Spray 2 cans dented, and Corned Beef Hash #10 Chef-Mate 1 can dented.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar needed to be clean. Has black build up on it
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed slow drain in mens room and ladies room across from high top counter seating in main dining room.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank in bar next to kegs not secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle broken on reach in freezer by fryers.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of Smithfield Sausage Links on floor of walk in freezer
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook wiping hands on his apron
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook putting on gloves with out washing hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink across from dish machine. Observed employee replacing paper towels immediately.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed hotel pans not inverted in dish drying area. Observed employee turning pans over correctly.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed multiple spatulas stored in between wall and prep table. Observed manager remove immediately and put in dish to be re washed and sanitized.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on prep table in prep area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee in prep area drinking from water bottle then placing water bottle on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones, speaker, and chargers on prep table across from dish machine. Observed manager having employees remove and put away
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile missing in front of dish machine
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at toasting station
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer buckets, laying on counter tops.
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.