INN AT PELICAN BAY

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 12-1-25. Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. On breakfast buffet, observed whipped cream, granola, fresh cut fruit and strawberry topping with no sneeze guards. Discussed options with operator. Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

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. Provided form via email to operator to have employees read, sign and date. This is a repeat violation from 3-24-25 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling food while wearing a wrist watch. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In storage area, observed floor tiles missing near air conditioning unit. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in back prep area cooler. This is a repeat violation from 3-24-25 Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 12/1/2023.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink for omelet station. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with a black/green mold-like substance.