BOCA GRANDE, Lee County

PINK ELEPHANT

BAYOU AVE, BOCA GRANDE, FL 339219999

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
BOCA GRANDE
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 24390122

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sheila Shine on top exterior of the Dish Machine. Operator removed the stainless steel cleaner. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24390121

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. Repeat Violation

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-04-4

Detail 24158802

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Operator placed hair restraint over their beard. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24158803

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked not allowing airflow at dish shelf. Operator removed the containers from being stacked to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-07-4

Detail 23720164

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water 115F at cookline table next to Deep Fryers.

10-03-4

Detail 23720162

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed multiple utensils with insufficient velocity of running water. Operator increased the velocity of the water. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23720163

Basic - Wiping cloth soap solution stored on the floor. Observed soap solution on the floor at cookline underneath standup oven. Operator replaced the wiping cloth soap solution with a new container off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01C-05-4

Detail 23538960

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in chronological order. Operator placed the tags in chronological order. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23538961

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not date marked. Operator date marked the tags. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23538962

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08B-56-4

Detail 22822791

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed multiple beverage containers at bar. Operator discarded the ice. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22822789

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. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22822790

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple potatoes in a container on floor at 1st floor Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22559022

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed soda guns soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22559023

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22559020

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at produce Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22559021

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging by grill on handle. Operator removed the tong to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21910752

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21910751

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Operator placed in a proper manner to dry by placing the containers on their sides. Operator in the process of placing a additional dry rack in the ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Total: 6

12A-28-4

Detail 21749381

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 employee on cookline. Educated to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21749384

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel container on top of Dish Machine. Operator removed to a safe and location. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21749379

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.

16-37-1

Detail 21749380

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21749382

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.

53B-14-5

Detail 21749383

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. Repeat Violation

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 21052336

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.

24-08-4

Detail 21052335

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21052337

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at wait station.

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-10-4

Detail 20731847

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair and head without washing hands afterwards and then return to food prep. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 20731846

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nest of pans on pot and pan rack Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20731845

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in wait staff area not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert and cover filter. Corrected On-Site