Four Corners, Polk County

TRADEWINDS RESTAURANT

400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Four Corners, FL 33897

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Jan 30, 2026
City
Four Corners
County
Polk
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
15

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 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

51-16-7

Detail 24338261

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/. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Outside bar is open air with only roll down screens. Doing full service bar , scooping ice , preparing mixed drinks. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: 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/. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Outside bar is open air with only roll down screens. Doing full service bar , scooping ice , preparing mixed drinks. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24338259

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on cooks line ceiling tiles , Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on cooks line ceiling tiles , Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24338260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on make table on cooks line Cutting board cooks line cut marks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on make table on cooks line Cutting board cooks line cut marks Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24338258

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Bottled waters, clean cooking oil on floor in dry storage. Last delivery 1/16/26 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Bottled waters on floor in dry storage. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24338257

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table next to ice machine. Employee cleaned water out Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Time Extended

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 24314881

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Ran dish machine several times and primed 0ppm Employee set up three compartment sink chlorine 150ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24314880

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/. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Outside bar is open air with only roll down screens. Doing full service bar , scooping ice , preparing mixed drinks. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Admin Complaint

05-10-4

Detail 24314876

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24314877

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24314882

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on cooks line ceiling tiles , Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24314874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on make table on cooks line Cutting board cooks line cut marks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24314878

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Bottled waters, clean cooking oil on floor in dry storage. Last delivery 1/16/26 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24314879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright cooler next to ice machine gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 24314883

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in dry storage stored on floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24314875

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table next to ice machine. Employee cleaned water out Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time Extended

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 24311790

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. Ran dish machine several times and primed 0ppm Employee set up three compartment sink chlorine 150ppm Warning

28-26-5

Detail 24311791

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Three compartment sink floor drain backing up and flowing into another drain. Employee states it has been like this for two days. Three compartment sink area blocked off , floors cleaned and sanitized, and all ware washing is being completed in dish machine. All other draining are properly draining. Maintenance on site and snaked drain. Drain properly draining. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24311777

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Coleslaw 60, sliced provolone 56, raw burgers 55, sliced American cheese 53, sour cream 61, Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24311778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Coleslaw 60, sliced provolone 56, raw burgers 55, sliced American cheese 53, sour cream 61 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24311789

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upright cooler next to ice machine interior soiled with food debris Cutting board cooks line Interior reach in cooler soiled across from fryers Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24311780

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/. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Outside bar is open air with only roll down screens. Doing full service bar , scooping ice , preparing mixed drinks. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-10-4

Detail 24311788

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24311792

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24311781

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on cooks line ceiling tiles , Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24311785

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in liquor storage. Advised manager to discard Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24311787

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on make table on cooks line Cutting board cooks line cut marks Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24311793

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cooks line Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24311779

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Bottled waters, clean cooking oil on floor in dry storage. Last delivery 1/16/26 Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24311786

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler cooks line . Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24311784

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright cooler next to ice machine gaskets soiled Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24311782

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in dry storage stored on floor Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24311783

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table next to ice machine. Employee cleaned water out Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 24311155

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Previously group plans were back from 2003. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink 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/. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Contacted plan review, checked OnBase, no revised plans submitted. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 24311154

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24311153

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of marinara stored on floor in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: walks in freezer items on floor Time Extended

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 24202227

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24202229

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar

51-16-7

Detail 24202225

Intermediate - Previously group plans were back from 2003. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink 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/.

02B-02-5

Detail 24202232

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers on menu cooked to order. Printed and posted advisory. Discussed with manager about adding it to menu as well for customers that are not dining indoors Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24202230

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of marinara in walk in cooler made Friday.

22-20-5

Detail 24202226

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24202228

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of marinara stored on floor in walk-in cooler

22-08-4

Detail 24202231

Basic - Interior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of food debris. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 22972377

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22972376

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on the floor in dry storage. Operator placed oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22972378

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers facing up in prep area and dry storage. Operator turned all containers face down. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22627328

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor in dry storage. Operator put boxes on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22627327

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22385232

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade and slicer. Employee placed can opener blade in dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22385231

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine at dish machine.

May 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 22002154

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

36-27-5

Detail 22002155

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the bar area soiled with black buildup behind the coolers.

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21876717

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings inside the top section of the reach in cooler across from the fryers.

03A-02-5

Detail 21876716

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 48F

22-02-4

Detail 21876712

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled on the side of the prep table across from the walk in cooler. Slicer blade soiled on top of the prep table across from the walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 21876714

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Aroun and Olson the ice chute.

16-21-4

Detail 21876715

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher soiled.

10-12-5

Detail 21876713

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of the ice bin in the bar area. The ice scoop was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized and placed inside a container. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 21572027

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-11-5

Detail 21572028

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to the reach in cooler is broken. Pizza reach in cooler.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 20948674

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken Wings 55F

03A-02-5

Detail 20948673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken Wings 55F inside the side by side reach in cooler.

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20758441

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on the wall above the 2 compartment sink across from the walk in cooler is soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Soiled Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20758442

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: No proof of a Certified Food Manager Certificate. Admin Complaint

14-55-4

Detail 20758443

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-04: Knife- block in use. Time Extended

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-07-5

Detail 20626826

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20626830

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on the wall above the 2 compartment sink across from the walk in cooler is soiled. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20626827

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20626832

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle is sticky from build up of grease. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20626828

Basic - Food stored on floor. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20626829

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the prep table across from the walk in cooler. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20626831

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar area. Warning

14-55-4

Detail 20626825

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 20626833

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket in the bar area. The employee doubled the bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning