Samoset, Manatee County

POLO CRAB HOUSE LLC

3020 15TH ST E #A, Samoset, FL 34208

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Mar 26, 2026
City
Samoset
County
Manatee
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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24471494

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24471492

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on steam table potatoes (104F - Hot Holding); corn (106F - Hot Holding). educated person charge on hot holding food and email person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge placed in convection steamer to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 24471491

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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24471493

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom.Person in charge filled soap. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24471488

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 24471490

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24471489

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.

14-33-4

Detail 24471495

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24231477

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31B-02-4

Detail 24231474

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24231470

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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge printed and had all employees read and sign.

31B-03-4

Detail 24231476

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled soap.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24231475

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table .Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24231471

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 4 Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24231473

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 24231472

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed: Water draining onto floor surface under Handwashing sink. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 23825736

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. 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. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: 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 illness Admin Complaint

35B-01-4

Detail 23825737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23825734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23825735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Time Extended

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 23702720

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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23702719

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23702729

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 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. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23702721

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23702725

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23702723

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23702724

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23702728

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

29-03-4

Detail 23702726

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface under Handwashing sink. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23702727

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under handwashing sink. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23702722

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 23467435

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. Printed a copy to Person in charge. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23467431

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. Printed a copy to Person in charge all employees that were currently working read and signed agreement. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 23467429

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 23467432

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.

36-22-4

Detail 23467430

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink.

36-17-5

Detail 23467433

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

08B-38-4

Detail 23467428

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back kitchen area cooking oil and soda in front kitchen area stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 23467438

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on West side of parking area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 23467434

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23467437

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

14-33-4

Detail 23467436

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 22728962

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22728968

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Seafood over Cooked Potato. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed seafood. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22728972

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area door handles on Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned handles. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22728970

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22728967

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22728964

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in back kitchen area in ice machine bin mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22728969

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of 3 compartment sink.

36-73-4

Detail 22728963

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment in main kitchen area.

36-17-5

Detail 22728959

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.

33-19-4

Detail 22728971

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on West side of parking area.

22-08-4

Detail 22728961

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of dried food debris in main kitchen area.

51-18-6

Detail 22728965

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 22728960

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.

22-16-4

Detail 22728966

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler bottom soiled with food particles.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 22404749

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in back kitchen Reach in cooler raw shell Eggs over unwashed potatoes. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22404748

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 Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge . All 3 employees read and signed agreement. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22404747

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front kitchen area ice bin with mold like substance.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22029930

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on entree make station soiled with dried food particles and stained. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

22-20-5

Detail 22029926

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back area of kitchen.

29-38-4

Detail 22029929

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on 2 hose lines in back kitchen area.

13-03-4

Detail 22029928

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22029927

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease.

33-16-4

Detail 22029925

Basic - Open dumpster lid in South End of parking lot. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21744819

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21744821

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. Emailed a copy for a 2nd time to pic Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21744820

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled underneath all equipment in main kitchen area and back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Time Extended

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21743009

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Crab (62F - Cold Holding); Shell Eggs (65F - Cold Holding); Cheese (66F - Cold Holding); Mayonnaise (67F - Cold Holding) Observed Person in charge stated his cooler stopped working. Person in charge has another cooler working at the facility and will use. There is a repair man currently working on cooler. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21743011

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Crab (87F - Hot Holding); Potatoes (85F - Hot Holding); Corn on the Cob (81F - Hot Holding) Person in charge stated the Crab,Corn and potatoes had been out for approximately 1 Hour. Person in charge reheated to 165°F with in 2 hours. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21743010

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

22-02-4

Detail 21743017

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on entree make station soiled with dried food particles and stained. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21743015

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. Emailed a copy for a 2nd time to pic Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21743013

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled underneath all equipment in main kitchen area and back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21743012

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor. Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21743016

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave exterior and interior extremely solid with dried food particles and mold like substance. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21743014

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 21122248

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21122249

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 21122253

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled underneath fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 21122251

Basic - Food stored on floor Observed fryer oil stored on floor. Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. . Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21122252

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

33-16-4

Detail 21122250

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 20892406

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/02/2021. Operator corrected on site during inspection. Confirmation : X218524258 Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20892407

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crabs at 68F. Operator to put in steamer, sent information on time as a public health control as another option. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20892405

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of towels in sink. Operator corrected by removing the towels. Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 20398595

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator signed up for 360 course but has yet to follow through and get certified. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Observed no certified food manager certificate. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 20398594

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Time Extended

16-34-4

Detail 20398593

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20398592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed open outlet area hole in wall above Three compartment sink and 2" hole above entrance to kitchen from preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 20398591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing covers in back food preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Time Extended