THE PORCH RESTAURANT
9707 GULF DRIVE · ANNA MARIA · Manatee County · FL 34216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 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 an employee wash their hand without hot water. Operator had them rewash their hand with hot water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their right side cooler: Chopped tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); Cut melon (47F – Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (50F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they had a rush before I arrived. Operator placed all the food on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored with their drink mixes, and observed a sanitizer bucket stored on top of a box on new oil. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Brianna F expired 5/9/26 **Warning**
Basic 3
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed their line cook not wearing any hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing 90F water. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed their outside prep area sink missing a sign. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:46 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.