WHITE ELEPHANT PUB
1855 GULF BLVD · ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County · FL 34223
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee over the counter medication on shelf at prep table at end of cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler more then 7 day old. 5lbs cooked shrimp 10-12-25, 8lbs cooked brisket 10-10-25, 3lb cooked pork 10-15-25, 25lbs cooked ribs 10-10-25. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink by dishwasher area has been removed from wall and is sitting on floor.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phones and keys on shelf above food preparation table at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed walk-in freezer has only one shelving unit and remaining items are stacked on floor.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed dishwasher machine walls by walk-in coolers and wait staff storage area are in disrepair and unfinished exposed.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at soup station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:04 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.