UGLY GROUPER
5704 Marina Drive
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed lids. 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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitize at 0ppm. Operator changer sanitizer bucket. Dish machine now at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage rack next to the cook line rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed dry storage rack next to the cook line rusted at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor on the cook Iine and dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed standing water on the floor on the cook Iine and dishwasher area at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage rack next to the cook line rusted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor on the cook Iine and dishwasher area. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed the knives to be sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan next to the cook line soiled. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on the left side of the cook line soiled. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink next to the soda machine and ice machines in the kitchen has been removed. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 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 keys on shelf above food prep area. Operator removed keys. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from flat top on cooks line.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf to the left of entrance rusted and pitted. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef burgers at 45F, operator stated burgers had been there for approximately 4.5 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef burgers at 45F, operator stated burgers had been there for approximately 4.5 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pitted surface on slicer blade.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on license being displayed. Operator will make another copy to be displayed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep area in kitchen. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed belonging and moved to employee area. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in dish machine area. Operator removed pans and is going to create a different system for drying. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves to the right in walk in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on food prep area soiled. Operator had employee clean and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed numerous cutting boards stored in kitchen with deep grooves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead small flying insects on sticky fly trap stored over onions and potatoes in dry storage area. Admin Complaint
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed vent in WIC leaking water, not over food. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed numerous cutting boards stored in kitchen with deep grooves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups at soda station wet nesting. Operator removed cups to be re washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed onions and potatoes loose on floor of dry storage room. Operator swept up food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster pad soiled. Operator cleaned dumpster pad. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in far wall in dry storage room #1. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine in dry storage room #1. Operator removed ice scoop to store properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must was hand signs at any sink or in restrooms. Operator printed signs and hung at sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels observed at kitchen cook line. Operator placed trash can at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 ice coolers in bar area not covered. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt mixed with pepper, container of sugar, and container of blackened seasoning removed from original package not labeled. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site 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 dish machine at chlorine level 0 ppm. Operator called technician to look at dish machine. Machine serviced now reading at 100 ppm.**Corrective Action Taken** Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in main kitchen, not landing on food. Operator attempted to whisk out flies. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed sticky fly traps in dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in dry storage room #2 near air handler not located near food, separated from main kitchen. Operator swept up and sanitized area with rodent droppings. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored next to bags of sugar in dry storage room #2. Operator removed spray cleaner from shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator, printed and hung Big 6. Corrected On-Site 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. Emailed to operator , printed and hung plan. Corrected On-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. Emailed to operator. Operator had all staff on duty sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).