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SUPER 8

5218 17TH ST E, Ellenton FL 34222 · 941.729.8505

Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5105629
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed coffee mug and empty syrup bottle in hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food manager certification expired November 2024.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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 written plan for some employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 some employees with no written plan.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator couldn't locate probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Return visit Nov 27, 2023 · Observed no probe thermometer in place. Time Extended
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 some employees with no reporting form on file.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Nov 27, 2023 · Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Time Extended
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator couldn't locate probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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 some employees with no reporting form on file.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two food service employees food handler training expired 11-2022.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of styrofoam plates stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Operator moved plates off the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/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.