Englewood, Charlotte County

THE END ZONE INC

2440 S MCCALL ROAD, Englewood, FL 34224

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Feb 12, 2026
City
Englewood
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24368862

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a plastic container with water from the handwashing sink near the soda machine.

53B-14-5

Detail 24368863

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 24368866

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks are not adequately secured at the entrance to the bar.

29-49-6

Detail 24368864

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24368865

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple foods thawing in standing water in the prep area.

Jul 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-5

Detail 23870203

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on little reach in cooler on line (next to make table).

22-13-5

Detail 23870200

Basic - Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at bar on inside, soda gun with build up on nozzle. Observed bartender cleaning soda gun. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23870202

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers, on line. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23870201

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on line. Observed cook cleaning out bottom of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23784492

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at pizza station, pizza sauce all over station, cooked pepperoni cups put back into pepperoni pan from the night before. Observed cook taking apart pizza station, throwing out the pepperoni, flipping the pans, and cleaning the whole station. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23784490

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handles ( on reach in coolers) soiled with food debris through out kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23784486

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on line without marks on boards. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 23784485

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer, debris on floors. Observed employees starting sweeping and mopping floors. Corrected On-Site

22-13-5

Detail 23784489

Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ soda gun(s) not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at outside bar, soda gun nozzle with black mold like substance on it on it. Observed bartender take apart and clean thoroughly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23784487

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with dried on food splatter on make line. Observed cook cleaning microwave. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23784488

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line, reach in coolers with soiled gaskets through out kitchen. Observed employees starting to clean gaskets. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23784491

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on make line with water and food debris on bottom of cooler. Observed cook cleaning inside of cooler.

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23494326

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with food stains on them.

16-23-4

Detail 23494322

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed on doors and inside top of dish machine with lime build up.

23-24-4

Detail 23494320

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen, on reach in coolers, food debris build upon backside of door handles.

14-09-4

Detail 23494323

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with multiple grooves in them.

36-24-5

Detail 23494324

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by pizza station, hole in wall.

22-13-5

Detail 23494321

Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ beverage dispensing nozzle not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar , dispensing nozzle at soda station with black mold like substance under cap. Observed Operator cleaning and sanitizing nozzle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23494325

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen on reach in coolers, gaskets with debris build up on them.

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22530849

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with food debris build up on it. Observed employee take apart slicer and put in dish Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 22530852

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour container touching flour in container. Observed operator removing scoop, putting in dish, and emptying the small amount of flour that was left in container. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22530850

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored mouth part up and handles down. Observed operator removing spoons and put in dish Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 22530851

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw steak prepped but not covered. Observed chef covering products correctly Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

51-11-4

Detail 22160072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed four co2 tanks not properly secured during call back inspection. Operator has chains coming. Time extended.

36-32-5

Detail 22160073

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken tile by dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed broken missing tile in dry storage area during call back inspection. It is a work in progress. Damage due to hurricane Ian. Time extended.

36-34-5

Detail 22160071

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed dirty ceiling through out kitchen on cook line. Observed ceiling paint has been purchased to use after clean up during call back inspection. Time extended

36-63-4

Detail 22160069

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease build up on hood system. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed cleaning process in kitchen on hood wall and equipment. Work in progress. Time extended

33-09-4

Detail 22160068

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags on the ground along with equipment like objects. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed equipment by trash dumpster during call back inspection. Operator waiting for waste management to come and pick up. Has been scheduled. Time extended.

29-49-6

Detail 22160070

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to server station - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler during call back inspection. Refrigerator/AC company being called to clean out drain line and drain pan. Time Extended.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 18Total: 23

35A-02-6

Detail 22147675

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25-30 dead flying insects on the wall in dry storage and 6 -8 flying insects alive in dry storage. Observed 1 live fly on bar top at outside bar. Observed 2 flying insects at inside bar by beer taps, and 3-4 flying insects by hand washing sink at outside bar. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22147694

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris build up on it. Observed meat slicer with food build up on it.

31B-03-4

Detail 22147689

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in dish area. Observed manager replacing batteries on soap despiser.

02C-02-5

Detail 22147672

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler without proper date markings

41-17-4

Detail 22147687

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink like substance in a spray bottle without label. Observed manager applying label. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22147688

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of dish machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22147682

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple cups with no handles in food containers used for scooping.

51-11-4

Detail 22147679

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in dry storage room.

36-32-5

Detail 22147684

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken tile by dry storage area

36-34-5

Detail 22147678

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22147677

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

13-07-4

Detail 22147681

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a server with arm bracelet on while doing food prep.

24-08-4

Detail 22147674

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans over by dish area

14-11-5

Detail 22147673

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on microwave door on cook line.

36-63-4

Detail 22147695

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease build up on hood system.

36-58-4

Detail 22147680

Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed exposed rafters through out dining area including bar.

33-09-4

Detail 22147686

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags on the ground along with equipment like objects.

36-64-5

Detail 22147685

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable Oder in employee bathrooms.

29-49-6

Detail 22147690

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to server station

06-01-5

Detail 22147693

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing on sink ledge, not under running water. Observed manager putting in a pan and running water over chicken to thaw. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22147691

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall in dish area. Observed manager cleaning and sanitizing wall.

42-01-4

Detail 22147692

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in dining room with mop sitting inside bucket, not inverted.

02D-01-5

Detail 22147676

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a container, not in original packaging with out an identifying label.

47-03-4

Detail 22147696

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wiring above hand sink across from dish area.

47-02-4

Detail 22147683

Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed broken and scorched orange outlet next to hand sink sink across from dish area

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 21973040

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw shell on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21973044

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream 45F cold hold, coleslaw 46F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler at wait station. Operator turned down reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21973045

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 21973043

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/grease on fryer baskets.

31A-11-4

Detail 21973035

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at wait station used as dump sink.

11-26-1

Detail 21973037

Intermediate - 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.

14-01-5

Detail 21973039

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chopped tomatoes and sliced cabbage at wait station and spices near hand wash sink at end of cook line.

51-18-6

Detail 21973046

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

33-16-4

Detail 21973042

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 21973034

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21973041

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen Philly steak thawing at room temperature.

21-12-4

Detail 21973038

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 21973036

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.

Aug 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 21279214

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over RTE chili in walk-in freezer. Operator placed chili on top shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21279211

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over RTE shredded cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator movedeggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 21279213

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding by walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21279212

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed grease buildup on exhaust hood over cooks line. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21279215

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dish area. Repeat Violation

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08B-27-4

Detail 21229344

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed powdered sugar in dirty container. Manager removed and placed in dish area. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21229342

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 21229346

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove base broken by walk in freezer.

14-11-5

Detail 21229345

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed grease buildup on hood vent.

08B-38-4

Detail 21229347

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 21229341

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dish area.

14-33-4

Detail 21229343

Basic - Observed dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 21229340

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar storage bins not labeled.

Sep 10, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-4

Detail 20497913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair with torn gasket on the reach in freezer next to the fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 20497914

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on shelf in front of the prep sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 20497915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on wire shelf next to the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-10: Time Extended

Sep 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 20497346

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6-10 small flying insects on the near the soda dispenser near hand washing sink. Observed 15-20 small flying insects at the tiki area near the hand washing sink at the outside tiki bar. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20497339

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red sauce 45°F(Cold Holding); cheese 44°F(Cold Holding); sausage crumbles 46°F(Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the pizza station. Operator iced down the items and having the unit looked at. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20497343

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on vegetable chopper on the wire shelf across from the prep sink. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20497342

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20497345

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container at the table where cut to and chopped lettuce is stored. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20497340

Basic - Equipment in poor repair with torn gasket on the reach in freezer next to the fryer. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 20497338

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on shelf in front of the prep sink. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20497344

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on wire shelf next to the ice machine. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20497341

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in the walk in cooler. Operator placed name of raw chicken on the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 20470498

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom.

25-06-4

Detail 20470497

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation