ENGLEWOOD, Charlotte County

SPINNAKER CAFE

3578 N ACCESS RD STE D, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34224

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
ENGLEWOOD
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 24559245

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of chopped clams. The operator separated the canned clams for return. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24559249

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed butter packets left on table after customers leave to be re-served. The operator removed and discarded the butter packets. Corrected On-Site

07-08-5

Detail 24559246

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter packets left on table after customers leave to be re-served. The operator removed and discarded the butter packets.

22-02-4

Detail 24559250

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute at the soda machine soiled with a reddish colored substance.

16-37-1

Detail 24559248

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired in 2019.

13-03-4

Detail 24559247

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23901164

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep area with some food debris left on after cleaning. Observed employee cleaning slicer properly. Observed debris on can opener that was put away clean. Observed employee cleaning can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23901165

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar with tea/coffee stains side.

22-08-4

Detail 23901161

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside top of microwave on cook line with dried on food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23901163

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in cooler gasket soiled with debris. Observed operator cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23901162

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed spillage of liquid in reach in cooler in bar. Observed operator cleaning spillage. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-14-4

Detail 23596410

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 6 spatulas stored in between wall and make table across from dish machine. Observed operator remove, observed dishwasher run through dish machine and put away in bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23596411

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line, gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 23596409

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear containers above 3 compartment sink, put away clean. Observed dishwasher remove labels, rehash and store to dry. Corrected On-Site

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23298502

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on the blade. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize can opener. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23298501

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on ice machine rail, where door meets railing on outside of ice machine. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23298500

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on reach in freezer next to fryer. Repeat Violation

22-13-5

Detail 23298499

Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ soda gun not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, soda gun with black mold like substance build up on cover shield and inside of dispenser. Observed employee taking soda gun apart, wash rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23298503

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler under coke station at counter with food debris on gasket.

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 22708322

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Jellied Cranberry Sauce #10 can Ocean Spray 2 cans dented, and Corned Beef Hash #10 Chef-Mate 1 can dented. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22708321

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar needed to be clean. Has black build up on it

32-05-4

Detail 22708323

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed slow drain in mens room and ladies room across from high top counter seating in main dining room.

51-11-4

Detail 22708320

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank in bar next to kegs not secured. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22708324

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle broken on reach in freezer by fryers. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22708319

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of Smithfield Sausage Links on floor of walk in freezer

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-18-4

Detail 22376798

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook wiping hands on his apron

12A-07-5

Detail 22376790

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook putting on gloves with out washing hands.

31B-02-4

Detail 22376791

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink across from dish machine. Observed employee replacing paper towels immediately. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22376792

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed hotel pans not inverted in dish drying area. Observed employee turning pans over correctly.

24-14-4

Detail 22376795

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed multiple spatulas stored in between wall and prep table. Observed manager remove immediately and put in dish to be re washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22376797

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on prep table in prep area. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22376794

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee in prep area drinking from water bottle then placing water bottle on prep table.

40-06-5

Detail 22376789

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones, speaker, and chargers on prep table across from dish machine. Observed manager having employees remove and put away Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22376788

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile missing in front of dish machine Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22376796

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at toasting station

21-12-4

Detail 22376793

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer buckets, laying on counter tops.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21733608

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on reach in freezer by fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: Time Extended

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21732472

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans on storage shelf. 1 Cranberry sauce dented, and 1 corned beef hash dented. Stopped sale of items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21732470

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Diced ham (46F cold holding), cut tomatoes (46F cold holding),cheese shredded (51F cold holding) in the grill station drawer operator iced food down until can be repaired .Warning** Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21732471

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 gallon of Milk opened yesterday and not date marked. Spoke with Operator and explained proper procedures. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21732473

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21732474

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed CO2 tank in bar area by keg cooler unsecured. Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21732469

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented cans on storage shelf. 1 Cranberry sauce dented, and 1 corned beef hash dented. Stopped sale of items. Educated employees on proper procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21732479

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on dry storage rack. Observed employee correcting on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21732475

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belongings stored on food storage shelf by walk in cooler. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21732477

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with jewelry, bracelets on Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21732476

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at soda station wet and stacked. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21732478

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on reach in freezer by fryer. Warning

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-18-4

Detail 21214037

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook dry hands on soiled towel. Educated the cook and operator on proper hand washing procedures. Observed cook properly wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

03F-04-5

Detail 21214032

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour period. Operator is utilizing set times on their time plan. During inspection the set time expired, however, all food items were pulled from refrigeration recently. Advised operator to change the time plan to include separate time marks for each item.

53B-14-5

Detail 21214035

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. Observed several employees with no current food handler training.

14-01-5

Detail 21214036

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in lentil bucket. Employee removed cup from lentils. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21214033

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on shelf next to canned goods in dry storage area. Manager moved purse. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21214034

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans wet nested in dish room shelf. Repeat Violation

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 20932036

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dishwasher area. Observed employee label bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20932038

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed employee secure tank. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20932037

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above clean dishes at dishwasher area. Observed employee remove beverage.

29-08-4

Detail 20932039

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No running water at hand sink in back prep kitchen.

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 20410225

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw bacon in walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 20410223

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled with food debris.

41-17-4

Detail 20410230

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in ware wash area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20410224

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in bar area not properly secured. Operator secured. Repeat violation from 2Mar2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20410227

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed lids stored in container in ware wash area wet nesting.

23-03-4

Detail 20410228

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed utensil rack in back prep area soiled.

25-06-4

Detail 20410229

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in bar area not inverted or protected. Operator stored properly. Repeat violation from 2Mar2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20410226

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind ware wash area soiled.