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HURRICANE HANKS/HURRICANE LIQUORS

HURRICANE HANKS/HURRICANE LIQUORS has 8 health inspections on file for its HOLMES BEACH location, with an overall rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 8 reports on file

5346 Gulf Drive
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/22/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13500253

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line make station with groves and cut marks.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator changed chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer now at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start to work on cook line without washing her hands. Educated employee on hand washing. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. . Observed handwashing sink on cook line with dishes in it. Operator removed dishes. Corrected On-Site

8/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10902742

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents through out kitchen with a build up of soil and dust.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wonton s and tortilla chips on shelf in kitchen next to salad station uncovered. Operator covered wontons and tortilla chips. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area with build-up of soil. Operator cleaned soda gun. Corrected On-Site

3/25/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8725618

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents in kitchen area solid with excess grease and dust.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from wall in dish area.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers stacked on table under slicer. Operator removed containers to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken floor tile at entrance to the walk-in.
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature/pressure gage working.

8/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8851417

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 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 employees cell phone on food prep surface on cook line. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee in food prep area with bracelet. Employee removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over baked potatoes in walk-in cooler on speed rack. Operator moved potatoes to different shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed non working paper towel dispenser. Operator replaced batteries. Corrected On-Site

5/28/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8641571

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

3/27/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8549536

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed an uncovered waste receptacle in the shared employee restroom. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables throughout the kitchen. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line salad make table: Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Observed on the wing toss station: Lobster mash (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler. **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. Emailed operator a copy and he printed them out and had employees sign. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no proof of training for: Anthony P, Marianne R Warning

11/16/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8549363

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

11/9/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8347177

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink. Employee placed the chicken under running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Owner called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Par cooked bacon 94F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the bacon had been in hot holding for approximately 1 hour. Employee fully cooked the bacon 155F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site