Englewood, Charlotte County

FARLOWS ON THE WATER

2080 S MCCALL RD, Englewood, FL 34224

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Apr 13, 2026
City
Englewood
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24509377

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler near the fryers. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 24509375

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. Corrective Action Taken

02C-08-5

Detail 24509374

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed sliced ham not date marked when removed from the freezer. The operator voluntarily discarded the ham. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24509372

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for Bermuda Triangle seasoning. The operator removed the bowl from the seasoning. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24509376

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet and watch. The employees removed the jewelry. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24509371

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 75F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils and placed in the dish area. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 24509373

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units.

Aug 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 23964212

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in reach in cooler at prep station, milk with out date marking milk. Observed Chef date marking milk. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23964215

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato dicer put away clean, with some debris on blade. Observed Chef remove and take to dis to be re washed. Corrective Action Taken

24-07-4

Detail 23964213

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed Beer pitcher on storage rack not inverted upside down. Observed Chef inverting to upside down position. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23964214

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on cart handle. Observed chef remove tongs and place into dish for washing. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23964216

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line, in reach in coolers and freezers, soiled gaskets. Observed Chef cleaning gasket. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 23349060

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting from stacked cambro on drying/storage shelf. Observed operator separating and letting them air dry properly. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23349061

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old sticky label on cambro stored in dry/clean storage. Observed operator pulling cambro and running it through dishwasher after removing residue from label. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 23099929

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Imperial Diced Red Peppers - 14.5 oz -Sysco- 6 cans dented on storage shelf. Observed operator remove and discard all 6 cans. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23099927

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed House Stuffed Bleu Cheese Olives in reach in at bar at 57F. Observed operator throw away olives and called for repair. Repair company will be out in 20 minutes Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23099926

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed CFM certification expired. Expired on 7/21/2024. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23099924

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on boards on prep table line, far left looking out into dining room. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23099925

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by soup station being used as a dump sink. Observed an employee cleaning out sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23099932

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with grooves on them. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23099930

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on bread basket station where parchment paper is stored for rolls. Observed tongs being removed and laid down on parchment paper for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23099928

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler in back prep station near produce walk in cooler, three containers (ie: cut apples)without protective cover on them. Observed prep personnel covering said items. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23099931

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops sitting in mop sink, not hung up or inverted to dry properly. Observed operator hanging mops up properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 23321717

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros on drying shelf wet nesting. Observed Chef having employee separate and air dry correctly. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23321716

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed linguini in walk in cooling not covered. Observed Chef covering and keeping a corner vented Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-28-4

Detail 22803252

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on cloths and apron. Educated cooks on proper handwashing and not touching apron or cloths while engaging in food preparation. Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 22803250

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

14-11-5

Detail 22803254

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen area gasket torn.

10-01-5

Detail 22803253

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of panko. The chef removed scooper from container of panko. Corrected On-Site

08B-61-5

Detail 22803251

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Repeat Violation

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-12-5

Detail 22737710

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees co-gender bathroom.

08B-61-5

Detail 22737712

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed outdoor ice machine is not completely cover by building overhand and is exposed to possibly contaminants from above it.

14-33-4

Detail 22737711

Basic - Reach-in cooler at end of back cooks lines has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

14-02-4

Detail 22376801

High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed 2 copper mule cups with out liners inside leaving copper exposed to acidity. Observed Chef removing and throwing away said mugs Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22376800

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed container of forks stored (in reach in cooler by employee cooler) not inverted with the handles up. Observed Chef removing forks and storing them properly after washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22376802

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board at reach in prep table next to double door reach in cooler

08B-36-4

Detail 22376804

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed coco powder and toasted coconut on top if ice cream station right next to soap dispenser exposed to possible water splash or soap . Observed chef removing items and putting them in their proper place away from soap dispenser Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22376803

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops in bar being stored behind liquor bottles, touching bottles. Observed Chef removing said scoops and having them washed, rinsed, and sanitized properly and put in proper location for storage. Corrected On-Site

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-25-4

Detail 21975693

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by changing gloves and washing hands. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21975694

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder 125°F at frontline steam table. Operator reheated the food item to a minimum of 165°F at stove. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21975690

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21975695

Intermediate - 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. Observed the documents not completed due to no signature of permit holder. Repeat Violation

53B-09-4

Detail 21975691

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

10-12-5

Detail 21975692

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soiled cloth at exterior bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21975689

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed chipped floor at cookline.

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

03B-15-5

Detail 21799051

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter temping at 110F hot holding. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21799049

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold sandwich station not holding food cold. Ambient temperature 51F. Spoke with head chef. He called refrigerator repair, they are on way out. He had all food pulled and iced down. Observed: House made bleu cheese stuffed green olives not in brine (44F - Cold Holding); corned beef (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); grits (44F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); ambient (52F); Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21799043

Intermediate - 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. Spoke with Head Chef about proper procedures. E mailed information. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21799048

Intermediate - 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. Unable to provide proof. Spoke with Head Chef about proper procedures. E mailed information. Corrective Action Taken Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21799044

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at a couple of hand washing sinks. Spoke with Head Chef. He called plumber for service. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21799045

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine bins with some mold like substance on them. Spoke with head chef, he had server clean immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21799046

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table near hand washing station where there was portioned cups and sauces. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21799047

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in dry storage area. Spoke with head chef on proper procedures. Warning

22-13-5

Detail 21799050

Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed tea urn spouts with slime like substance on them. Spoke with head chef, he had servers empty and clean immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21016245

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauerkraut at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 21016251

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

14-16-4

Detail 21016247

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Operator discarded the multiple containers. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21016249

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-21-4

Detail 21016248

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the equipment. Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 21016250

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee chewing gum. Employee discarded the gum. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21016246

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed the sign. Corrected On-Site

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 20549417

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef over frozen drink mix. Operator switched the food item. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20549419

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20549418

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at exterior bar and cutting board above make Table cutting board.

14-22-4

Detail 20549415

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed at prep table next to cookline.

31B-04-4

Detail 20549416

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at exterior bar handwash sink.

25-27-4

Detail 20549421

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

02D-01-5

Detail 20549420

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of flour at cookline.