Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of beef on the floor. Operator moved food of the floor. Corrected On-Site
2605 GULF OF MEXICO DR, Longboat Key, FL 34228
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Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of beef on the floor. Operator moved food of the floor. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed oyster tags without last day served at the time of this inspection. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked bacon over lemons in the walk in cooler. Operator moved bacon to other shelf. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket to strong. Operator corrected sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last date served.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached tuna on menu without an identifier.
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed woman's room without a hand wash sign.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen with cut marks.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dish area on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw duck stored over ready to eat lettuce in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the duck. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board on the cook line.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed meats and fish. Emailed Chef HACCP Template and info sheet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed fish, stock, sauce,pork belly, and steaks vacuum sealed on premise without HACCP plan or process waiver submitted. Admin Complaint
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels in kitchen hand wash sink, spam area hand wash sink, and employee bathrooms. Observed common towel in employee bathrooms. Chef added paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed meats and fish. Emailed Chef HACCP Template and info sheet. Warning
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink next to food in dry storage area.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed fish defrosting in sink without running water. Chef ran water. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line Butter (62F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed butter in Reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in2 bay compartment sink. Educated employee on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hand in Handwashing sink . Corrected On-Site Warning
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed and printed a copy. Warning
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge and printed a copy. Warning
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food raw Beef steak lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Person in charge charge marked raw Beef steak in bold type. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed Raw Beef steak on site ROP not removed from packaging after 48hrs. Educated Person in charge on ROP procedures and emailed handout on process and procedures. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over chocolate mousse at reach in cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface (cutting boards) stained/soiled with food debris at prep table next to ice bath a
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.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation