Feb 19, 2026
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
5864 BEE RIDGE ROAD, CENTER GATE PLAZA, Bee Ridge, FL 34233
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching chicken at front line reach in cooler. Employee replaced scoop. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed baguettes in walk in freezer not covered. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Provided manager with plan and guide.
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Shared dumpster with plaza rusted on bottom.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at front coffee station single door reach in cooler cold holding yogurt 48F, milk 48F, ambient 46F. Manager removed product and iced. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Unapproved paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Observed Tork paper towels used for stacking bacon. Manager changed to deli paper. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed one hand sink blocked by vaccum at front counter and one blocked by cart near dish machine area. Ma anger removed blocked sinks. Corrected On-Site
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 John Nese recently expired.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris under flanges on top of dish machine.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food pans wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed Stainless bowls on storage rack wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed wet nesting between metal food pans on storage rack. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Milk 51F, 49F in lo boy Reachin Cooler at end of cook line by coffee station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager emptied cooler and called for service. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
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. Emailed vomit plan to manager who corrected by printing. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink blocked by garbage ca. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning
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.Unable to view any employee training. Warning
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed Stainless bowls on storage rack wet nesting. Warning
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed on stainless bowls on storage rack. Warning
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed lid open on shared dumpster with plaza. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken under Reachin Cooler on cook line at 51F. Manager discarded.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink blocked by garbage cans. Manager corrected by removing garbage from in front of Hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for Dishwashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of Dishwashing Machine on top sides. Repeat Violation
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall plate outside Walkin cooler.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in mop room missing cover.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic drink cups and napkins on floor outside manager office. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining at Hand wash sink at end of cook line towards bakery area.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back wall of Walkin Freezer . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed salad cooler to right side of Reachin Cooler on line near self serve soda area with debris on top and bottom gaskets. Warning
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.Manager unable to show training records on computer. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine bin. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine. Warning
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance buildup on vent and ceiling tiles outside manager office area. Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back wall of Walkin Freezer . Warning
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stuck labels on plastic food pans on storage shelf. Warning
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored not covered on top of coffee machine. Warning
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple mop heads in water and wet mop in bucket. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwashing machine not sanitizing. Manager called for repair.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chair in front of bakery side of store, near front of store with a chair in front of the Hand washing sink. Manager corrected by removing the chair. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand washing sink on bathroom end of preparation line. Employee added towels. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Manager called for repair.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in ice machine bin.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a 4"x2" hole in ceiling tile above Three compartment sink.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda box on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed to shelf. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Corrected by closing. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not protected. Manager covered bin with a lid. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed around the soda nozzles with accumulation of food debris, located next to restrooms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of DM, located in back prep area.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent with accumulation of dust, located over back door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with accumulation of debris, located across from mop sink.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust on the outside vent of ice machine, located next to DM.
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled aprons piled on floor, located outside back door.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with accumulation of black debris, located behind DM.