Guppy's Good Times

5610 Gulf of Mexico Dr Ste 5, Longboat Key, FL 34228 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105991

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 9, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic (1 repeat)
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 14, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    5 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      Observed in their steam table: Cheese sauce (60°F - Hot Holding); Cooked onions (120°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been reheated approximately 2hrs ago. Operator set them back on the flattop to reheat.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.

      Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted for their undercooked burgers in menu. Printed out and had the operator post a copy.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for 5 of their employees.

    Basic2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Observed an employee drink stored above their make table and once stored in their cooler. Operator removed both.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.

      Observed their cook line fan with heavy dust buildup.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food out of temperature1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Manager certification and employee training1