Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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9700 SW RIVERVIEW CIR · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34269

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3567688
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10713229
DBPR license2400066

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks putting gloves on, no hand washing.

#8High Priority12A-28-4

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 cook touching hat, then resuming food prep, without washing hands.

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fish station, white fish at 50 F at 11:28, observed operator ice down fish, re temperatures at 12:14 at 47 F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them throughout kitchen.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish in water and ice, in a container, in hand sink. Observed employee remove fish. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on backsides of reach in coolers, on line, food debris on handles. Observed employees cleaning handles **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout kitchen.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer, on make line.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a sack of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed employees removing, and storing 6 inches off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter all inside. Observed operator cleaning out microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with food. Observed employees cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.