Ellenton Cafe
7044 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222 · Permanent Food Service · License 5103945
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 basic (1 repeat)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
More time given
- First visitJul 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed frozen chicken stored above frozen pork both removed from commercial packaging and stored in ziploc bags. Manager corrected storage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf above bread in kitchen area. Manager removed medicine.
Fixed on the spot
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored next to decaf coffee and creamers on service counter. Manager removed spray bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at cook line hand sink. Manager replaced paper towels.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at handwashing sink on cook line. Manager replaced soap.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Repeat violation
Open dumpster lid.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
Observed 2 sticky traps next to each other stored under the steam table in kitchen with approximately 13 dead roaches. Manager discarded both traps Observed 1 additional sticky trap under reach in freezer in kitchen with approximately 5 dead roaches. Manager discarded trap.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Observed ceiling tile above walk in cooler missing.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed kitchen ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed carbon dioxide tank used at service counter not secured.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.