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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks stored above cooked ribs and raw pork. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no clean up form emailed Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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/ observed no proof of certified food manager with 8 employees present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Observed no proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of employee reporting knowledge or signed documentation, emailed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment prep sink in the dishwashing area. **Warning**
Basic 8
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in walk in cooler damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but not available. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on make table on the cook line torn. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged next to walk in produce cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with flour in bulk in use bin. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed kitchen door open with no screen. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves with rust. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:42 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.