WHITNEY BODEGA LLC
6990 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941-383-4606
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
FEB 25
APR 25
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AUG 26
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5 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.Observed approximately 6 small flies at floor drain in dish area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the server area: Fresh salsa (82F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed it in a cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand sink. Operator placed soap there.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on the cook line and above single service items. Operator moved the cook line items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the line cook wearing a bracelet. Reviewed the proper code with the operator.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple rusted shelves in the walk in cooler, dish pit, and dry storage area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed over coffee machines and mixers in the back. Operator moved the equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the back prep sink. Operator placed a sign there.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on cook line next to opening being used to rinse vegetables. Operator corrected educated employee on the correct use of handwashing sinks.. Observed hands wash sink in bar area being used for other purposes. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in food preparation area. Operator replaced paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in food preparation area. Operator replaced soap.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks at the time of this inspection.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless cleaner on top shelf in food preparation area next to dry seasoning. Operator removed cleaner and placed in chemical storage area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at beginning of cook line next to wire shelf. Operator replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink at food preparation table next to exit door. Operator replaced hand soap.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on cook line with cut marks.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers on top shelf at cook line not inverted. Operator inverted to-go containers.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed bucket of quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator stated the quaternary sanitizer bucket had been out since before lunch and needed changing. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 300ppm.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed D. Salasso with out food handlers training. Observed D Salasso, D. Rosa with out proof of food handlers training.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 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 not sanitizing. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in 2 drawer reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved chicken below beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef burgers in 2 drawer reach-in on cooks line. Operator stated they had been in the cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed bags of ice on beef to bring down temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils in hand wash sink in food prep area. Operator removed utensils.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge H. McElfresh with our proof of manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizer levels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed D. Salasso with out food handlers training. Observed D Salasso, D. Rosa with out proof of food handlers training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in food prep area.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on cooks line without a hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil being stored on floor along wall in prep are. Operator moved oil off of floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment on cooks line without line. Employee removed knife.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working queue bottles on cooks line without line with out labels identifying products.
Jul 11, 2024□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line across from grill with separated gasket.
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.Observed approximately 6 small flies at floor drain in dish area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Burger 50F, Shrimp 50F. Operator stated items had been in cooler for approximately 2 hours for lunch. Operator removed items and placed in walk-in cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Educated operator on Employee Reporting Agreements. E-mailed copies of agreements, operator printed and had all employees sign agreements.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line across from grill with separated gasket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets on cook line reach-in coolers soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on clean dish rack.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closer on back door in kitchen area leading to outside broken and not working.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand sink located next to cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf directly above Brussel sprouts being actively cut.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of cooking oil stored on floor outside of walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers on dry storage racks outside of walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed through out kitchen.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked Potatoes in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen not date marked. Person in charge stated that they were prepared on 7/9/23 and date marked accordingly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Person in charge had him put on a hat and wash hands.
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.