WHITE ELEPHANT PUB
1855 GULF BLVD · ENGLEWOOD · Charlotte County · FL 34223
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed operator fix hose. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce in crock pot at end of cooks line at 133F that had been reheating for 3 hours. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Beef (48F – Cold Holding); rice (52F – Cold Holding); shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been in cooler for 2 days. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Sliced steak (48F – Cold Holding); rice (52F – Cold Holding); shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been in cooler for 2 days. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items **Warning**
03E-04-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce in crock pot at end of cooks line at 133F that had been reheating for 3 hours. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 and stainless steel cleaner on shelf above olive oil in dry storage room. Observed operator move chemicals to prop storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 9
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open cheese and hot dogs in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 3-29-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Observed sliced with soiled with food debris. **Warning**
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in mens room. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at end of cooks line used as dump sink. **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. **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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 3-29-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by dishwasher washer area. Observed operator replace soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 13
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in spice mix at cooks line. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans in tall reach-in cooler with soiled. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 roaches in the back dry storage area adjacent to the kitchen area and 8 at floor at front bar. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters and prep tables through kitchen. **Warning**
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 belonging on rack above clean equipment at dishwasher area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Tall reach-in cooler has torn gasket and door hand is wrapped with duct tape. **Warning**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed rust screw in ice machine. **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly swatter hanging food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed fly swatter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair at back storage room- vermin present. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils stored with food contact surfaces up. Observed o correct storage. Rep 3-29-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:30 PM.
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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.