DRIFTWOOD EXPRESS LLC
30348 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33043
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of to go containers, and 1 case of napkins stored on the floor at dry storage.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage room with chest freezers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Ceiling tile missing in storage room with chest freezers * **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In pizza and sandwich unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employee **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: at callback inspection there is no proof of food handler training for employees Wanda, Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage room with chest freezers Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In pizza and sandwich unit Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Plastic bottles of soda are stored on floor. Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical quaternary test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: At callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside back door by mop sink Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: At callback inspection the 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 establishmen Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: no proof of food handler training for any employees.. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.in the walk-in cooler no date labeling for cut tomatoes, cooked chicken wings,pizza sauce , sliced ham or sliced turkey. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: At callback inspection observed no date marking on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours . In walk-in cooler no date mark on cut tomatoes, cooked chicken wings, prepared pizza sauce . Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Slices of pizza at 125 F. Slices were discontinued and discarded during inspection at 2:00 pm Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 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. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.in the walk-in cooler no date labeling for cut tomatoes, cooked chicken wings,pizza sauce , sliced ham or sliced turkey. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door frame and chest freezer gaskets have a buildup of mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Walk-in cooler door frame and chest freezer gaskets have a buildup of mold like substance. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler floor is rusting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: - Walk-in cooler floor is rusting. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No proof of certified food manager appt call back inspection. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No proof of food handler training at callback inspection . Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings and rope sausage stored in walk-in cooler not date mark ed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings and rope sausage stored in walk-in cooler not date marked Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door frame and chest freezer gaskets have a buildup of mold like substance. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed cases of cheese stored on floor in walk-in cooler Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler floor is rusting. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings and rope sausage stored in walk-in cooler not date mark ed Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).