THE PORCH RESTAURANT
9707 GULF DRIVE · ANNA MARIA · Manatee County · FL 34216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter sitting outside of glass reach in cooler at 68F. Operator stated had been out of cooler since last night. Operator discarded butter.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sitting outside of glass reach in cooler at 68F. Operator stated butter had been out of cooler since last night. Operator discarded butter. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
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. Provided to operator. Operator will post plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided to operator for all employees to sign. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed by grease trap.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of reach in cooler across from side exit door in poor repair.
08B-36-4Basic – Food prepared in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed in kitchen by side exit door: employee hand sink with no splash guard located directly next to preparation table with cutting board and spice container.
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Soiled pad around grease trap.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line soiled.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins of flour not labeled in kitchen and prep room.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:37 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.