MINNIES BEACH CAFE INC
5360 GULF DR · HOLMES BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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 chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta salad marked 12/3/24. Operators discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed bucket of .wiping cloth sanitizer to strong waitstaff area. Employee changed sanitizer and corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food managers training, employee stated that paper work with owners off site. **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. Employee stated all paper work was with owners off 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. Operator stated that signed agreements where at her house. **Warning**
Basic 7
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles various parts of the kitchen ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under 2 door reach in stainless cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer in kitchen next to doorway. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster without plug. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Employee closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment on bottom shelf of food prep table next to food products. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:00 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.