ANA'S RESTAURANT

Based on 8 health inspections, ANA'S RESTAURANT in ARCADIA has earned a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

161 South Brevard Avenue
Florida, 34266
DeSoto County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/4/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3663425

Call Back - Extension given, pending

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13514679

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not rinsing properly and read at 00ppm, operator set up 3-compartment sink and will call to have dish machine serviced. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn around walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer around door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine that is outside and on dirty surface, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed tools on the shelf in the walk in cooler next to tomatoes, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two pans of beef on the floor by the mop sink, owner stated it is thawing, explained the proper way to thaw food. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of black olives by Arrezzio and one can of black olives by Bellissimo dented, owner voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw fish in the reach in cooler on the cook line, cook corrected by moving fish to the top shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 employees with no proof, owner corrected by having them read and sign the document. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hard shell eggs sitting on counter, operator stated no written plan, printed a copy for the owner and explained. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees SafeStaff expired on 1/19/2026. Warning
  • 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed the chlorine test strips expired in 2024, informed operator will need new test strips. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

9/8/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10877574

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait station with water in between and not air drying properly.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup all around the walk in freezer door.
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door locked at side of restaurant.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line and raw hard shell eggs over potatoes in the walk in cooler, operator moved both to different shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed operator has quaternary test strips for chlorine, explained wrong test strips.
  • 45-06-4:Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher by back door is covered with jackets, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

4/30/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8894142

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles missing throughout the kitchen.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water around the floor drain under dishmachine.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter PC's (61F - Cold Holding), Pooled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); Shelled eggs (64F - Cold Holding) stored on the cook line area at room temperature. Manager stated the items had been stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the items in the reach in cooler. Supplied the operator with Time as a Public Health Control form and time marking procedure. **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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**

10/2/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8893887

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed a pail of meat on floor. **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

9/19/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8721727

Follow-up Inspection Required

8 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 can of diced tomatoes rusted at the seams. 2 can of strawberry glaze dented at the seams. Manager discarded the cans. Warning
  • 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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in the original packaging stored over ready to eat peas in the walk in freezer. Manager removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bacon fat (84F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the bacon fat was stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the bacon fat. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter PC's (80F - Cold Holding) stored in the wait station area at room temperature. Manager stared the butter had been stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the butter in the reach in cooler. Bacon fat (84F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the bacon fat was stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the bacon fat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle container cleaning fluid stored next to food in the dry storage area. Manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200 chlorine. Manager adjusted the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Emailed handouts to the operator 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. Provided the manager with form, manager filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

12/6/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8512160

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons with food contact end up in stand up containers at waitstaff area. Must touch food contact end to retrieve. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean dishes at dish dry area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut peppers and cooked tomatillos stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed washed and cut peppers stored under unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cut peppers to top shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher on handsink basin edge at waitstaff area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

9/28/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8343871

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int

  • 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. Found at 0ppm. Maintenance called will sanitize in 3 bay sink until DM is repaired. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter held on tables at dining area. 15 ea individual services.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single use butter stored on table at dining area. See stop sale. Single use time and temperature controlled foods may not be reused between customers.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed liquid chemical stored on shelf with cases ground coffee. Manager removed chemical to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Inspector provided forms and manager had all employees onsite read and sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site