MINNIES BEACH CAFE INC
5360 Gulf Drive
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food preparation table in kitchen next to cutting board. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of potato's on floor in hallway way. Operator stated potato's had come in that morning. Operator moved potato's to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in waitstaff cooler.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dirty dishes. Operator removed dishes. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles various parts of the kitchen ceiling. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed ceiling in kitchen with acoustic tiles in various parts of the kitchen at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed acoustic tiles various parts of the kitchen ceiling. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under 2 door reach in stainless cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed floor tile missing at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed floor tile missing at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster without plug. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed missing dumpster drain plug at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed missing dumpster drain plug at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles various parts of the kitchen ceiling. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed ceiling in kitchen with acoustic tiles in various parts of the kitchen at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under 2 door reach in stainless cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed floor tile missing at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster without plug. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed missing dumpster drain plug at the time of this inspection. **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. Employee stated all paper work was with owners off site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed no proof of employees food handler training at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles various parts of the kitchen ceiling. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under 2 door reach in stainless cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer in kitchen next to doorway. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster without plug. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Employee closed lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 maintenance equipment on bottom shelf of food prep table next to food products. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta salad marked 12/3/24. Operators discarded product. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed bucket of .wiping cloth sanitizer to strong waitstaff area. Employee changed sanitizer and corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food managers training, employee stated that paper work with owners off 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. Employee stated all paper work was with owners off site. 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. Operator stated that signed agreements where at her house. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Holding frame broke. Owner has license and is in the process of reframing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in food prep area. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups stacked while still wet. Educated employee on proper drying.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing near 2 door reach- in cooler in kitchen.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several pieces of discarded equipment outside back door of establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over flour tortillas and cheese. Employee removed tortillas and cheese. Items were placed on shelf over raw bacon. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris and soil under flat top grill and on surface behind and under microwave.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through out the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in several places through put establishments floor tiles broken. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the wall under the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through out the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches under 2 door reach in across from cooks line. Observed approximately 5 dead next to refrigerator in back hall area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all equipment in the establishment. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in several places through put establishments floor tiles broken. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor in hallway near bathrooms. Manager moved oil to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster on pad. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the wall under the three compartment sink. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in left restroom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All shelves in the cook line area soiled. All shelves in the front counter cabinets soiled. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor next to stand up reach-in cooler in hallway. Manager moved pizza boxes to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several pieces of discarded equipment outside back door of the establishment. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands.. Employee rewashed the dishes and and washed their hands. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 50 live roaches under 2 door reach in, across from cook line. Observed approximately 5 live roaches under preparation table on cook line. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on the floor in the hallway dry storage area. Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Slicer blade soiled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the soiled ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in storage closet with cleaning chemicals. Observed 1 dead roach next to stand up refrigerator located near back door. Operator removed dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in stand up reach in freezer located in hallway. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in the kitchen as soiled. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Newspaper used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed news paper used to line shelf of prep area across from cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan in kitchen located over dish machine. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen by cookline. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication on shelf over prep area across from cook line. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drop glove on kitchen floor, picked up glove to throw it out, then go back to prep table to continue work. Advised employee hands must be washed before putting on new gloves and resuming work. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects located in hallway by doorway to kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of cream cheese stored directly on top of raw shell eggs in refrigerator located in kitchen. Operator moved cream cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose at mop sink with no vacuum breaker. Operator disconnected hose. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).