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TC'S FRONT PORCH

8558 NAVARRE PKWY, Navarre FL 32566 · 850-936-1601

Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats77
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6701434
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: four door reach-in cooler on cook line had a pan of raw shrimp over a pan of cooked shrimp. Cook moved the cooked shrimp to another shelf. Additionally, three flats of raw shelled eggs were in the same reach-in cooler over coleslaw and shredded lettuce. Cook took the eggs to the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled: spray bottle located in the wait station area has chlorine sainting water in it but no label. Assistant General Manager immediately put a label on it.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line low boy cooler - Raw shrimp 44F ( less than 4 hrs. ) Advised operator to ice for rapid cooling. Cold holding industry bulletin provided to operator Front porch.
High priority/03A-02-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Unsealed wooden floor in exterior walk in cooler.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in ware washing area filled with dishes and equipment. Handwashing also has dishmachine chemicals in front of it, blocking access. Operator removed items from sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present, no food manager present. Per operator, food manager will be arriving later in the day.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door in disrepair: door does not fully seal when closed, but is still keeping food cold.
Basic/14-11-5
Unsealed wooden floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by dish machine inaccessible due to chemical containers stored in sink. Operator removed containers during inspection
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present. Establishment does have a certified food manager
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. No proof of any training available
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at server station, pans wet nesting in dishwashing area
Basic/24-08-4
Apr 26, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Flat surface around the nozzles of the soda machine in the kitchen area is dirty as is the little handle for the water. Assistant General Manager cleaned during the inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Some debris buildup on right side of ice sheild.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks along wall near soda fountain syrup rack not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are damaged/soiled.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation

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.