THE PORCH RESTAURANT
9707 GULF DRIVE, ANNA MARIA 34216
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf below stand mixer rusted and pitted.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour. Operator moved handle above product. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the bottom shelf of 2 door glass reach cooler in kitchen.
- 22-41-4: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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected ma hone. Chlorine dish machine now at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer head with soil and food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked floor tile in kitchen on cooks line.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 400ppm. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed on menu bernaise sauce containing raw, unpasteurized eggs not identified. Operator added an asterisk to menus next to bernaise sauce and reprinted menus. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the ceiling above the right kitchen make table. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored next to clean utensils on the cook line. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil on the cook line in 70F water. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain relief creams stored next to food and above a prep station on the cook line. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the far left reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the chicken had been left there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the far left reaches in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the chicken was in there overnight and that the rest of the food was in there for approximately 3hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the chicken and placed the all other foods on ice. Observed in the right side make table on the cook line: Hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the two kitchen hand wash sinks be used to trines utensils and to dump ice. Operator instructed the employees on proper sink use. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-26-1: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 no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and gave them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed by grease trap.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of reach in cooler across from side exit door in poor repair.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food prepared in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed in kitchen by side exit door: employee hand sink with no splash guard located directly next to preparation table with cutting board and spice container.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Soiled pad around grease trap.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins of flour not labeled in kitchen and prep room.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter sitting outside of glass reach in cooler at 68F. Operator stated had been out of cooler since last night. Operator discarded butter.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sitting outside of glass reach in cooler at 68F. Operator stated butter had been out of cooler since last night. Operator discarded butter. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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. Provided to operator. Operator will post plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1: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. Provided to operator for all employees to sign. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).