DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE SOCIAL

THE SOCIAL maintains a 3.5/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in PALMETTO. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34220
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878912

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Person in charge removed from package.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on multiple employees engaging in food production bracelets, and watches on wrist. Employees removed all and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dish washing machine area food containers wet nesting.Person in charge separated containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Fryer oil stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw ground beef over beef steak. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed butter (74F - Cold Holding) on cooks line. Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.observed in walk-in cooler frozen meatballs date marked 8/24/25. Person in charge stated they were pulled from freezer on 9/11/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702507

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed partially frozen raw tuna with no slit in bag. Chef cut slit in bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved. Chef removed and threw out. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour bins not labeled. Chef labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722537

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above clean dishes in the ware washing area. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed numerous scoop handles in contact with dry goods in the kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the bar hand wash sinks missing signs.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink with dirty dishes. Operator removed the dishes. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8248906

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed