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BEACHCOMBER TRADING POST RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate BEACHCOMBER TRADING POST RESTAURANT in ENGLEWOOD has 7 inspections with a 4.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

1927 Beach Road
Florida, 34223
Englewood Beach
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13472061

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 7 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in ice chute at soda machine. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in kitchen ceiling. Warning
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall at dishwasher area. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen and front counter. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelves with clean equipment at dishwasher area Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in storage room. Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at bottom she by dishwasher area. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at front counter closed hand wash sink. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored at shelf under fro counter. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken on counter in kitchen at 106F. Employee stated items had been cooked 3 hours prior. It was determined that the chicken never cooled properly and needed to be reheated to 165F and the cooling process restarted. Employee reheated to 165F and corrected the issue. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bar tender handling raw celery for Bloody Mary drink bare handed. Corrected employee onsite to ensure food was not served after barehanded contact. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat pineapple mixture. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front counter closed and not in use due to leaking drain. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar area used as dump sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area in kitchen. Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishments has added small outdoor bar with reach-in cooler, hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink. Establishment also has added new outdoor ice machine that does not have proper coverage. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory not posted on all menus that offered raw or undercooked cooked food. Operator printed and posted a consumer advisory signage. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed assorted cooked frozen fish in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at mop closet and outside bar area. Warning

7/24/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10871482

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/31/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8764376

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10752320

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/2/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10705751

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment is using storage area for food production. Prep sink and reach-in-cooler have been installed and food is being stored and prepared in the area. There is no current hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed that plan were sent to plan review and are incomplete and waiting for resubmission and approval. **Time Extended**

10/28/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8994903

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment is using storage area for food production. Prep sink and reach-in-cooler have been installed and food is being stored and prepared in the area. There is no current hand wash sink. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at handwashing sink at front counter. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning

5/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8577110

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed