The Florida Department of Health releases its inspection reports for Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota counties each week, highlighting the restaurants with the most violations in the last 30 days.
Violations range from basic to intermediate to high-priority, with each based on the level of immediate threat to diners’ safety, according to state inspection criteria.
The following key can be used as a guide:
High-priority: Could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury.
Examples: Handwashing, correct heating/cooling temperatures, separation of raw animal foods, missing vacuum breaker (to prevent backflow), evidence of pests and live roaches.
Intermediate: If not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury.
Examples: Personnel training, documentation, record keeping and labeling, ice machine mold and stained cutting boards.
Basic: Best practices to implement.
Examples: Broken ceiling tiles, soiled floor, open dumpster lid, gouged cutting boards, hair not restrained during food preparation and dead roaches.
For Charlotte County, 17 out of 70 restaurants did not pass the first inspection. Of those, one reportedly had “live insect activity.”
For DeSoto County, only 1 out of 13 restaurants did not pass the first inspection.
For Sarasota County, 36 out of 204 restaurants did not pass the first inspection. Of those 36, one was temporarily closed for an emergency ordered callback inspection after a receiving a high-priority violation due to “live roach activity.”
Fafa Inc. China Buffet has been temporarily closed five times in the past six months due to a repeat violation of dead insects found on the premises.
According to a Nov. 16 inspection report, “approximately 70 plus dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven” were observed.
Sarasota County (North Port):
These restaurants received 22 or more violations, with one temporarily closed for an emergency ordered callback inspection.
FAFA INC CHINA BUFFET, 4411 Aidan Lane, North Port
Seven high-priority violations, four intermediate violations and 19 basic violations found during April 3 inspection.Approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line was reported, forcing the facility to temporarily close for an emergency order callback inspection.Concerns of “time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse” prompted authorities to issue a stop-sale order.Facility remained closed on April 4 and April 5 following callback inspection, with 11 basic violations and one high-priority violation remaining.During April 5 callback, authorities observed a repeat violation of “approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line” and “25 to 30 dead roaches in dining room.”
BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA, 4301 Aiden Lane
Two high-priority violations, five intermediate violations and 15 basic violations found during April 2 inspection.Concerns of “time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse” prompted authorities to issue a stop-sale order.
DeSoto County (Arcadia):
ARCADIA TRUCK STOP, 4135 Southwest Highway 17
Five high-priority violation and 11 intermediate violations found during March 25 inspection.Cited as disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.A stop sale was issued due to food originating from “an unapproved source.”Live animals were observed inside building where food storage units were kept.Water supply reportedly did not meet the requirements of a public water supply due to no county-approved water hookup.Water and building with food storage units was also cited to offer “showers and washouts to truck drivers” by operator.
Charlotte County (Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Charlotte):
These restaurants received 11 or more violations, with one reportedly having live insect activity.
TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE, 19451 Cochran Blvd Unit 700-900
Four high-priority violations, four intermediate violations and 10 basic violations were found during April 5 inspection.Authorities reported live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.Multiple violations were given for incorrectly storing and separating raw animal food from other products.
GRILL AT 1951, 1951 Tamiami Trail
Five high-priority violations and 11 basic violations were found during April 2 inspection.Concerns of “time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse” prompted authorities to issue a stop-sale order.Two violations were given for incorrectly storing and separating raw animal food from other products.
GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY STEAK HOUSE, 1451 Tamiami Trail
Two high-priority violations, five intermediate violations and seven basic violations were found during April 1 inspection.One high-priority violation given for not properly separating raw animal foods.
ASIA CAFE, 1441 Tamiami Trail
Three high-priority violations and eight basic violations were found during April 5 inspection.
CODY’S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE, 1441 Tamiami Trail No. 101
Three high-priority violations and eight basic violations were found during April 5 inspection.
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