PARRISH, Manatee County

BUTTERFIELDS FAMILY RESTAURANT

8205 US HWY 301, PARRISH, FL 34219

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Nov 20, 2025
City
PARRISH
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 24204481

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef cracking eggs with gloves with no hand wash following that action.

11-26-1

Detail 24204479

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. Educated Operator and assisted filling out forms. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 24204484

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator who filled out form on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 24204482

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on handle of reach in cooler door on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 24204480

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed stuffing in container on walk in cooler floor. Cases of oil on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24204477

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup on shelving of reach in freezer near cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24204483

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on cook lines gaskets were soiled and partially torn.

29-49-6

Detail 24204478

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on cook line.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 23966348

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. Observed some employees with no written plan.

23-24-4

Detail 23966349

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of stove soiled. Observed front of stove soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 23966347

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed line cutting boards grooved.

33-24-4

Detail 23966351

Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observedold lumber where enclosure was located.

10-20-4

Detail 23966352

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23966350

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no door closer on rear exterior kitchen door.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23483722

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat pancake batter. Operator switched eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23483716

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. Observed some employees expired. Owner will get employees recertified.

41-17-4

Detail 23483723

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with bleach in it. Owner labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23483718

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage from hurricane. Owner working with landlord to repair. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23483717

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at hot station on food line.

14-71-4

Detail 23483720

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct on reach in cooler door handle. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23483715

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle broken on microwave on food serving line. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23483721

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under rear kitchen exit door.

23-03-4

Detail 23483719

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with grease buildup.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 23074193

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed some employees with no written plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed some employees with no written plan. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23074195

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged from water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed ceiling damage. Landlord will replace. Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 23074194

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on single door reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed dust tape on door handle. Owner in process of replacing it. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23074192

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed food line microwave door handle broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed microwave with broken handle. Owner in process of replacing. Time Extended

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-49-4

Detail 23052520

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not sanitizing. 0 ppm. Owner set up three part sink to sanitize . Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23052516

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken over ready to eat food in reach in cooler. Owner moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23052515

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. Observed some employees with no written plan. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23052519

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged from water. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 23052514

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on single door reach in cooler. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 23052518

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. Observed employee drink cups with no straws. Employees put straws in cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23052517

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food line employee with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23052513

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed food line microwave door handle broken. Warning

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 22557081

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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

41-17-4

Detail 22557080

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in it by dish machine. Owner labeled. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22557082

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear exterior door.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22206568

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over open container of fries in reach in freezer. Operator moved steak to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22206566

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22206567

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with food containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22206565

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. Observed some employee reporting forms completed. Manager will finish with all employees.

02D-01-5

Detail 22206564

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on food line not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-27-4

Detail 21737643

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food prep employee crack eggs then change tasks without washing hands. Employee did change gloves. Repeat Violation

12A-13-4

Detail 21737640

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touching dirty dishes then clean without washing hands.

29-34-4

Detail 21737635

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at outside hose Bibb at cleanup corral area. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21737644

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. No cleanup sign present. Inspector will email.

22-02-4

Detail 21737636

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flour buildup on stand mixer.

11-26-1

Detail 21737637

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. No employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.

41-17-4

Detail 21737638

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at mop sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21737639

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers above three part sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21737642

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef loin on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 21737641

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed front kitchen fire extinguisher in red zone. Repeat Violation

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-12-4

Detail 21342802

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw eggs and didn't change gloves or wash hands prior to handling RTE foods.

08A-05-6

Detail 21342801

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef fritters and raw Philly beef over French fries in reach in freezer.

29-34-4

Detail 21342800

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on y fitting at rear exterior hose Bibb.

31A-09-4

Detail 21342797

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rear kitchen hand wash sink obstructed with lettuce spinner and roll of trash bags. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21342799

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in the bottle. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21342796

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pails of spices and fryer oil stored on the floor in the kitchen.

10-13-5

Detail 21342798

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop hanging unprotected on outside ice machine. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 21342795

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed in kitchen area.

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-03-4

Detail 20926049

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors located at rear kitchen door. Operator has a work order to fix the issue. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Sep 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-11-4

Detail 20517613

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at mop sink located outside on rear wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Operator has called for plumber to repair. Waiting on plumber. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20517615

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in cook line to be grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 20517614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door not self closing. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

Sep 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 20

12A-07-5

Detail 20484477

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and changed gloves without a hand wash. Instructed employee and manager on proper handwashing protocol. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 20484468

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish in bucket stored over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Operator moved raw fish and restored proper hierarchy to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 20484485

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature. Manager stated the eggs had been out for 30 minutes. Operator placed the eggs in the cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20484487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All following items located in the left reach in cooler on the front line: raw chicken (54°F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55°F - Cold Holding); sausage (54°F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (52°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); ambient shell eggs (55°F - Cold Holding);; ground beef (52°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (57°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items had been in reach in cooler for two hours. Ambient temperature of cooler was 52°F. Operator removed all items and placed them in the walk in cooler. Operator contacted technician for repair of reach in cooler. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20484481

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaners on lower shelf of prep table near rear exit door stored near large bottles of closed olive oil. Operator removed cleaners and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20484470

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer soiled with food debris in rear of kitchen. Warning

27-11-4

Detail 20484482

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink located outside on rear wall. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20484484

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory. Operator posted advisory in the dining room before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20484469

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20484473

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 unlabeled bottles in dish wash area. Operator put labels on spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20484472

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside rear exit ice machine observed to have green substance on interior surfaces. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20484480

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in cook line to be grooved. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20484475

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage containers next to dishes on prep shelving. Operator removed beverages and stored properly. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20484474

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large covered raw beef roast in a pan stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator removed food from the floor and properly stored. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-13-5

Detail 20484483

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Operator removed ice scoop for sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20484479

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy build up of grease beneath cook line. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20484476

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 20484478

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door not self closing. Importance of following proper protocol with this repeat violation was reinforced with the manager and employee. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20484486

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on front line to have build up of soil residue. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20484471

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Chicken was still partially frozen. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning