UGLY GROUPER
5704 MARINA DRIVE · HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed a server wash their hands with cold water. Operator had them rewash with hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line: Pork (106F – Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (120F – Hot Holding). Operator stated they were reheated approximately 30 minutes ago. Operator set them on the flattop to get back to 165. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of soap stored on their soda machine. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bartender use their hand sink as a dump sink. Operator reviewed the use with the bartender. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed their dumpster lids broken.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at the bar and cook line in standing water. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
06-03-5Basic – Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Observed thawing in warm water: Chicken (76F – Thawing). Operator stated they had been thawing for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-07-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed them using hot water to thaw food. Operator switched it to cold. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on both walk in coolers fan covers, and observed grease buildup on the hood system pipes.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:07 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.