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TOAST

8552 GUNN HWY, Odessa FL 33556 · 813-749-0989

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917372
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015042020Aug 27, 2015Nov 23, 2015$320

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 3 times and chlorine reading is 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink chlorine tested 100ppm
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Egg in kitchen cook line no time marked, operator determined the time and marked it correctly
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cut board stained with black mold like substance buildup
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dish machine and triple sink chlorine sanitizer solution.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice machine, operator removed it
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce above milk and cooked grits in walk in cooler, operator moved the unwashed lettuce to bottom shelf
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled it correctly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean dish shelve. Operator discarded the drink
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled in reach in cooler by cook line
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled and food debris buildup on interior bottom in cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth on counter. Operator removed it
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushroom above grits in walk in cooler, operator removed the mushroom
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled food dishes, then handled clean dishes from dish machine. Discussed proper hand wash techniques with employee.
High priority/12A-13-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025. Spoke with owner over the phone, license renewed at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with dish soap in three-compartments sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with blue liquid at front service counter. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By walk-in cooler.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor under handwash sink in kitchen. Employee moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out food containers stored not inverted at cook line.
Basic/25-06-4
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee on cooks line. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing
High priority/12A-17-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Eggs not time marked on paper. Employee determined time and marked paper for eggs raw shelled
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots celery bagged over ready to eat pickles walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 11, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in between dry goods.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Carrots not washed over ready to eat grits in walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 10 ppm retested to 100 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 100 ppm employee remade to 100 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated opened day before
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on shelf next to bananas. Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Carrots over blue berry muffins walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached on facet with hose hooked up with no backflow preventer
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle cooker soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-36-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board Green cutting board
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in bar area has torn gaskets
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting on grass/dirt area outside back door
Basic/33-23-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete on cook line, dish machine area and bar
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs then touched clean plate without changing gloves or washing hands
High priority/12A-27-4/Warning
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook using cell phone then started cooking handling clean utensils without washing hands
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook rubbed hands together for 7 seconds
High priority/12A-17-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Pitcher rinsed in hand sink then put on clean dish rack
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding) in top rail of reach in cooler on cook line, cook put gyro meat in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached on facet with hose hooked up with no backflow preventer
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle cooker soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used to fill pitcher with water
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu not identified
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-36-4/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggs held on time with no written procedure, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in bar area with yellow color liquid in it not labeled, server properly labeled spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Paper towels hanging on clean dish rack next to freezer on cook line
Basic/24-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board Green cutting board
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Protein powder on shelf with food for establishment Can of energy drink on shelf above produce Items moved
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in bar area has torn gaskets
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting on grass/dirt area outside back door
Basic/33-23-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle, tongs removed and put in dish area
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete on cook line, dish machine area and bar
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop next to soda station in bar area on floor
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook double bucket sanitizer bucket now off floor Server double bucket sanitizer bucket in bar area
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.