Spinnaker Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
70
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Spinnaker Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Jul 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Englewood restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep area with some food debris left on after cleaning. Observed employee cleaning slicer properly. Observed debris on can opener that was put away clean. Observed employee cleaning can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar with tea/coffee stains side.
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside top of microwave on cook line with dried on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in cooler gasket soiled with debris. Observed operator cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed spillage of liquid in reach in cooler in bar. Observed operator cleaning spillage. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
70
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on the blade. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on ice machine rail, where door meets railing on outside of ice machine. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on reach in freezer next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ soda gun not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, soda gun with black mold like substance build up on cover shield and inside of dispenser. Observed employee taking soda gun apart, wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler under coke station at counter with food debris on gasket.
23-03-4
74
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Jellied Cranberry Sauce #10 can Ocean Spray 2 cans dented, and Corned Beef Hash #10 Chef-Mate 1 can dented. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar needed to be clean. Has black build up on it
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed slow drain in mens room and ladies room across from high top counter seating in main dining room.
32-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank in bar next to kegs not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle broken on reach in freezer by fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of Smithfield Sausage Links on floor of walk in freezer
08B-38-4
64
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook wiping hands on his apron
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook putting on gloves with out washing hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink across from dish machine. Observed employee replacing paper towels immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed hotel pans not inverted in dish drying area. Observed employee turning pans over correctly.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed multiple spatulas stored in between wall and prep table. Observed manager remove immediately and put in dish to be re washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on prep table in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee in prep area drinking from water bottle then placing water bottle on prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones, speaker, and chargers on prep table across from dish machine. Observed manager having employees remove and put away **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at toasting station
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer buckets, laying on counter tops.
21-12-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile missing in front of dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
45
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook dry hands on soiled towel. Educated the cook and operator on proper hand washing procedures. Observed cook properly wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour period. Operator is utilizing set times on their time plan. During inspection the set time expired, however, all food items were pulled from refrigeration recently. Advised operator to change the time plan to include separate time marks for each item.
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employees with no current food handler training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in lentil bucket. Employee removed cup from lentils. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on shelf next to canned goods in dry storage area. Manager moved purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans wet nested in dish room shelf. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spinnaker Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spinnaker Cafe on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spinnaker Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Spinnaker Cafe.
How does Spinnaker Cafe compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Spinnaker Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 78.
Has Spinnaker Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Spinnaker Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spinnaker Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Spinnaker Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spinnaker Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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