Manasota Key, Charlotte County

THE WAVERLY

2095 N BEACH RD, Manasota Key, FL 34223

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Jan 27, 2026
City
Manasota Key
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03G-05-5

Detail 24328101

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed 14 - 1 lb packages of onsite reduced oxygen packing fish not properly labeled.

08A-05-6

Detail 24328100

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed soiled pan shell eggs over ready to eat food in walk-in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 24328099

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 14 - 1 lb packages of onsite reduced oxygen packing fish without HACCP. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.

03G-50-1

Detail 24328104

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed 14 - 1 lb packages of onsite reduced oxygen packing fish without HACCP. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site

03G-53-1

Detail 24328103

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed onsite reduced oxygen packing burgers not labeled.

14-17-4

Detail 24328102

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 23960246

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage area downstairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Floor is still unsealed at time of inspection. Time Extended

Aug 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23936301

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23936302

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at sushi bar not properly time marked. Operator stated rice was prepared 1 hour prior and then properly marked time on the rice. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23936305

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed raw cases shell stock tags at cooks line not properly date marked. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23936304

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on soda gun nozzle at upstairs bar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23936300

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in pan of 73F water. Operator removed and washed utensil and placed in dry pan. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23936303

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23936307

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at downstairs bar. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 23936306

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage area downstairs. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23936308

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Apr 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03G-50-1

Detail 23681009

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw burger patties,cubed cuts of raw beef in reduced oxygen packaging done onsite with HACCP PLAN. Repeat 3-26-25 Repeat Violation

03G-53-1

Detail 23681008

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw burger patties, and raw cut cubed steak in walk-in cooler in reduced oxygen packaging done packaging done onsite on properly labeled. Repeat 3-26-25 Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23660807

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15 small flies insects at inside bar by right back corner next to bus pan. Admin Complaint

01B-04-5

Detail 23660800

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 pound net bag of clam missing shell stock tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23660802

Intermediate - 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.

01C-01-4

Detail 23660804

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 4 pound net bag of clam missing shell stock tag. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 23660803

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw burger patties,cubed cuts of raw beef, cooked beef short ribs and clam chowder. Operator removed all items from reduced oxygen packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23660805

Basic - 1st floor walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23660801

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

03G-53-1

Detail 23660799

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw burger patties,cubed cuts of raw beef, cooked beef short ribs and clam chowder in onsite reduced oxygen raw shell packaging with label on bulk container and not individual packages. Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 23660806

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw burger patties,cubed cuts of raw beef, cooked beef short ribs and clam chowder. Operator removed all items from reduced oxygen packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23349895

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties and beef ribs over cheese, cold cuts and cooked sauces. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23349893

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed raw butter and raw chopped garlic at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated items were placed on cooks line 3 hours prior. Employee has gone back and marked time appropriately on items. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23349896

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shell stock tags not marked with last date item was served.

41-04-4

Detail 23349894

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed chemical spray bottles over clean equipment and napkins at wait staff cart and counter next ice machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23349898

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23349897

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter by ice tea machine not inverted or protected.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-10-5

Detail 22652881

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operated unable to provide written Time as a Control sheet. Email operater and review Time as a Control sheet with operator. Observed operator complete Time as a Control sheet. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22652880

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe employee beverages on top shelf of cooks line. Observe operator remove beverages. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22652879

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Observed operator replace signs. Corrected On-Site

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22636089

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has remolded the main upstairs dining room and relocated and built new main bar and add a sushi station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Spoke with plan review office and a paper application for remodel has been received and is under review at time of inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Checked OnBase system and contacted district office to confirm no plan are in system. Called Plan Review division they confirmed that operator was contacted on 12-14-23 via phone call and informed the plans they sent were not viewable in the format sent and were asked to resend them. Additionally Plan Review division sent operator a deficiency letter and has not had any response back from operator. There is no approved plan at time of inspection for the relocation of bar and additional of sushi area at this time. Admin Complaint

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22506304

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has remolded the main upstairs dining room and relocated and built new main bar and add a sushi station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Spoke with plan review office and a paper application for remodel has been received and is under review at time of inspection. Time Extended

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22356442

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed trays of raw oyster Rockefeller in Walk-in cooler over pickle bucket. Observed employee move pickle for proper storage. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22356443

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has remolded the main upstairs dining room and relocated and built new main bar and add a sushi station. Warning

01C-10-4

Detail 22356440

Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22356444

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep counter. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22356441

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in container of 89F standing at cooks line. Warning

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22001801

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of salt and spices stored on floor in prep area. Observed operator move items off floor on to create. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22001800

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in standing water at 70F at sushi bar. Observed operator remove knifes from standing water. Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-03-4

Detail 21848346

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on need to date tag Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Observed not all shell stock tags are properly date marked. Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 21848347

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator does have time as a control plan for sushi rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Observed operator did not have written policy for time control on sushi rice at time of inspection. Time Extended

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

41-10-4

Detail 21685055

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles at wait staff station over utensils and single service cup. Observed operator move chemical spray bottles to lower shelf away from equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21685056

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on need to date tag Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21685054

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. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21685058

Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink at bar area. Observed operator replace paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21685052

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.Remodel in process for main kitchen and dining room. No plan found in Onbase. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21685057

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. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21685053

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator does have time as a control plan for sushi rice. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21685059

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service cup at wait staff station not inverted or protected. Observed operator invert cups. Repeat 5-19-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 21098311

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects at upstairs bar area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21098310

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters over fruit salsa in cooks line Walk-in cooler. Observed operator move oysters to bottom shelf of cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21098313

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on fans in upstairs and downstairs Walk-in coolers. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21098312

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves in downstairs Walk-in cooler have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21098309

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped straws in bin on bar. Warning

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 17

12A-28-4

Detail 20640843

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

08A-11-5

Detail 20640835

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over bottled water inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed the raw beef on shelf under the bottled water. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20640833

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked noodles dated 10/26/2021. See stop sale. Operator voluntarily discarded the cooked noodles dated 10/26/2021. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 20640837

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw clams. See stop sale. Operator voluntarily discarded the raw in-shell clams. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked noodles dated 10/26/2021. See stop sale. Operator voluntarily discarded the cooked noodles dated 10/26/2021. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20640836

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the soda dispenser at the severs station.

31B-02-4

Detail 20640847

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar.

01C-01-4

Detail 20640842

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw clams. See stop sale. Operator voluntarily discarded the raw in-shell Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 20640838

Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 20640844

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20640845

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at upstairs bar at the severs station. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20640841

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to pecans at the salsa making station. Operator removed the bowl from inside the container of pecans. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20640839

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch while preparing food.

24-08-4

Detail 20640849

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20640846

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment next to the hand washing station.

21-04-4

Detail 20640834

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the make table..

23-03-4

Detail 20640848

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust at the reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.

16-48-4

Detail 20640840

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware next to the hot holding station. Operator removed the dish to be washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken