UGLY GROUPER
5704 MARINA DRIVE, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 9417784402
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in main kitchen, not landing on food. Operator attempted to whisk out flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023053792 | Aug 14, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2023029645 | May 22, 2023 | Jul 6, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2019041412 | Jul 2, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest strip in food preparation area near back exit door. Operator removed fly strip.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw seafood in 4 drawer cooler on the cookline. Operator moved chicken to bottom.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer too strong. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer. Sanitizer now at 400ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with dried food particles. Operator removed can opener for cleaning.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all ceilings in the kitchen and food preparation area not smooth and cleanable.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding in kitchen food preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at make station on cookline with stains and cut marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on top right reach-in cooler drawer torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of seafood mix on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved items off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in 4 drawer reach-in cooler with food debris and grease.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed excess dust and soil on ventilation pipes in kitchen.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed drain under 3 compartment sink draining on the floor.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce at 70F. Operator stated the sauce had been put in the pan approximately 30minutes before. Operator put item on stove and started the reheat process again.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed 2 wire racks located in kitchen with surface rust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excess grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed water barely running during thawing. Operator increase water pressure for thawing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator changed bucket. Quaternary sanitizer now at 400Ppm
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitize at 0ppm. Operator changer sanitizer bucket. Dish machine now at 100ppm.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed lids.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage rack next to the cook line rusted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor on the cook Iine and dishwasher area.
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink next to the soda machine and ice machines in the kitchen has been removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage rack next to the cook line rusted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor on the cook Iine and dishwasher area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed the knives to be sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan next to the cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on the left side of the cook line soiled.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef burgers at 45F, operator stated burgers had been there for approximately 4.5 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef burgers at 45F, operator stated burgers had been there for approximately 4.5 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pitted surface on slicer blade.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys on shelf above food prep area. Operator removed keys.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from flat top on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf to the left of entrance rusted and pitted.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on food prep area soiled. Operator had employee clean and sanitize.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on license being displayed. Operator will make another copy to be displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep area in kitchen. Operator removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed belonging and moved to employee area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in dish machine area. Operator removed pans and is going to create a different system for drying.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves to the right in walk in cooler.
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed numerous cutting boards stored in kitchen with deep grooves.
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at chlorine level 0 ppm. Operator called technician to look at dish machine. Machine serviced now reading at 100 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in main kitchen, not landing on food. Operator attempted to whisk out flies.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed sticky fly traps in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in dry storage room #2 near air handler not located near food, separated from main kitchen. Operator swept up and sanitized area with rodent droppings.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored next to bags of sugar in dry storage room #2. Operator removed spray cleaner from shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator, printed and hung Big 6.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator, printed and hung plan.
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. Emailed to operator. Operator had all staff on duty sign.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead small flying insects on sticky fly trap stored over onions and potatoes in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed vent in WIC leaking water, not over food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed numerous cutting boards stored in kitchen with deep grooves.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups at soda station wet nesting. Operator removed cups to be re washed and sanitized.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed onions and potatoes loose on floor of dry storage room. Operator swept up food.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster pad soiled. Operator cleaned dumpster pad.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in far wall in dry storage room #1.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine in dry storage room #1. Operator removed ice scoop to store properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must was hand signs at any sink or in restrooms. Operator printed signs and hung at sinks.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels observed at kitchen cook line. Operator placed trash can at sink.
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 ice coolers in bar area not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt mixed with pepper, container of sugar, and container of blackened seasoning removed from original package not labeled. Operator labeled containers.
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.