UGLY GROUPER
5704 MARINA DRIVE · HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at chlorine level 0 ppm. Operator called technician to look at dish machine. Machine serviced now reading at 100 ppm.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in main kitchen, not landing on food. Operator attempted to whisk out flies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed sticky fly traps in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in dry storage room #2 near air handler not located near food, separated from main kitchen. Operator swept up and sanitized area with rodent droppings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored next to bags of sugar in dry storage room #2. Operator removed spray cleaner from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator, printed and hung Big 6. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Emailed to operator , printed and hung plan. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Emailed to operator. Operator had all staff on duty sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 13
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead small flying insects on sticky fly trap stored over onions and potatoes in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed vent in WIC leaking water, not over food. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed numerous cutting boards stored in kitchen with deep grooves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic cups at soda station wet nesting. Operator removed cups to be re washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed onions and potatoes loose on floor of dry storage room. Operator swept up food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster pad soiled. Operator cleaned dumpster pad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in far wall in dry storage room #1. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine in dry storage room #1. Operator removed ice scoop to store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must was hand signs at any sink or in restrooms. Operator printed signs and hung at sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels observed at kitchen cook line. Operator placed trash can at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed 2 ice coolers in bar area not covered. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt mixed with pepper, container of sugar, and container of blackened seasoning removed from original package not labeled. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:53 AM.
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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.