Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PELICAN ALLEY

1009 W ALBEE RD · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 342752513

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3779081
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13919907
DBPR license6800013

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 24, 2026 2:47 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 25, 2026 8:35 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic containers used to store and in direct contact with flour and cornstarch. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in the back chemical/maintenance equipment storage area. The operator cleaned the areas with the rodent droppings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fish fry batter (86F – Cold Holding). Observed time as public health control written plan marked for a 6 hour hold. The operator discarded the batter. Observed cooked crab cakes (50F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (57F – Cold Holding); raw beef (52F – Cold Holding) in the low boy cold holding unit underneath the grill. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw scallops (45F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the middle of the cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the scallops. Observed cooked crab cakes (50F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (57F – Cold Holding); raw beef (52F – Cold Holding) in the low boy cold holding unit underneath the grill. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority03F-07-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is at a temperature greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed fish fry batter (86F – Cold Holding). Observed time as public health control written plan marked for a 6 hour hold. The operator discarded the batter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibb. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche served with raw fish not identified on the menu. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing wrist watches. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw chicken, raw ground beef, and raw bacon not stored 6 inches off the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with a black slime-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a chlorine solution sanitizer bucket stored on a food preparation surface near a cutting board. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic35B-13-4

Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch in the back storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and shrimp thawing in standing water in the second walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.