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TIDE TABLES

12507 CORTEZ ROAD W, Cortez FL 34215 · 941-704-7643

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105348
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 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 beef in walk-in cooler at 47F. Operator stated it had been portioned approximately 2 hour earlier. Operator placed ice on beef to rapidly bring down temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over French fries in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved fish.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in white reach-in refrigerator in server area.
Basic/05-09-4
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef in walk-in cooler at 47F. Operator stated it had been portioned approximately 2 hour earlier. Operator placed ice on beef to rapidly bring down temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in woman's room without a cover.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on the cutting board next to single serve container on single door reach-in cooler. Employee discarded bottled water.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line next to wall separated from unit and in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5
Apr 11, 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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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. AC handler above the expo line soiled.
Basic/36-51-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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. Observed Mahi (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding) operator stated items have been in cooler across from flat top for approximately 2 hours and they had been in and out of cooler through lunch. Operator placed bags of ice on items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease build up on hood filters on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the left side make table on the cook line: Cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed ice on food items.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vents in the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the ground around the grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed the back dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler outside of building Raw ground Beef over Raw Fish and Raw chicken over Raw Fish. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed Raw chicken and Raw ground Beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and food storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/36-37-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge had him put on beard guard and wash hands.
Basic/13-04-4

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.