Manasota Key, Charlotte County

BEACHCOMBER TRADING POST RESTAURANT

1927 BEACH RD, Manasota Key, FL 34223

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 27, 2026
City
Manasota Key
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-02-4

Detail 24538836

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: Insect control device installed over food preparation area in storage room. Time Extended

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 10Total: 21

41-07-4

Detail 24411120

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored at shelf under fro counter. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-01-5

Detail 24411125

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken on counter in kitchen at 106F. Employee stated items had been cooked 3 hours prior. It was determined that the chicken never cooled properly and needed to be reheated to 165F and the cooling process restarted. Employee reheated to 165F and corrected the issue. Corrected On-Site Warning

09-01-4

Detail 24411126

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bar tender handling raw celery for Bloody Mary drink bare handed. Corrected employee onsite to ensure food was not served after barehanded contact. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24411115

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat pineapple mixture. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24411111

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front counter closed and not in use due to leaking drain. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24411121

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar area used as dump sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24411112

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area in kitchen. Warning

51-14-7

Detail 24411128

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishments has added small outdoor bar with reach-in cooler, hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink. Establishment also has added new outdoor ice machine that does not have proper coverage. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 24411118

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory not posted on all menus that offered raw or undercooked cooked food. Operator printed and posted a consumer advisory signage. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24411110

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed assorted cooked frozen fish in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24411113

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at mop closet and outside bar area. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24411117

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in ice chute at soda machine. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24411109

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in kitchen. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24411123

Basic - Ceiling damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in kitchen ceiling. Warning

24-14-4

Detail 24411124

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall at dishwasher area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24411119

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen and front counter. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24411108

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelves with clean equipment at dishwasher area Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24411116

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24411122

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in storage room. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 24411114

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at bottom she by dishwasher area. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24411127

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at front counter closed hand wash sink. Warning

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23447053

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment is using storage area for food production. Prep sink and reach-in-cooler have been installed and food is being stored and prepared in the area. There is no current hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed that plan were sent to plan review and are incomplete and waiting for resubmission and approval. Time Extended

Oct 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

51-16-7

Detail 23314433

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment is using storage area for food production. Prep sink and reach-in-cooler have been installed and food is being stored and prepared in the area. There is no current hand wash sink. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23314432

Intermediate - 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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23314431

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at handwashing sink at front counter. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23314434

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning

May 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.