PINK ELEPHANT

PINK ELEPHANT has 6 health inspections on file for its BOCA GRANDE location, with an overall rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

BAYOU AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13564520

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sheila Shine on top exterior of the Dish Machine. Operator removed the stainless steel cleaner. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5: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. Repeat Violation

10/30/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10933797

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Operator placed hair restraint over their beard. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked not allowing airflow at dish shelf. Operator removed the containers from being stacked to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site

4/21/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10775327

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water 115F at cookline table next to Deep Fryers.
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed multiple utensils with insufficient velocity of running water. Operator increased the velocity of the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth soap solution stored on the floor. Observed soap solution on the floor at cookline underneath standup oven. Operator replaced the wiping cloth soap solution with a new container off the floor. Corrected On-Site

2/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8736303

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not in chronological order. Operator placed the tags in chronological order. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not date marked. Operator date marked the tags. Corrected On-Site

4/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8590265

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple potatoes in a container on floor at 1st floor Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed multiple beverage containers at bar. Operator discarded the ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5: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. Repeat Violation

1/11/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8357273

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at produce Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging by grill on handle. Operator removed the tong to a safe location. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed soda guns soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site