The Crazy Pork
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
52
Score
The Crazy Pork appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Ellenton facility scores 78, putting The Crazy Pork on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored next to and above ready to eat buns. Operator removed medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items Sour Cream (51F - Cold Holding); Hot Dog (57F - Cold Holding) above 41F in reach in cooler. Operator stated it was out for a little over 30 minutes. Observed Tapioca Boba (80F - Cold Holding) at room temp on back counter. Operator placed reach in cooler items in walk in cooler. Time plan emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen chicken stored in reach in deep freezer in direct contact with non food grade bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at handwashing sink next to ice machine. Operator turned water on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle in dressing in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks making it no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
52
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their make table: Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they struck the cooler approximately 3hrs ago. Operator placed the items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed no food in the cooler and the ambient at 50F cold holding. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their both hand sinks blocked. Operator cleared them out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
16-36-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the restaurant at all. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no paper the kitchen hand sink not functioning at this time. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed the hand wash sink not functioning. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting board deeply grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
45
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their make table: Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they struck the cooler approximately 3hrs ago. Operator placed the items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/25 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee eat food then put on gloves without washing his hands. Operator had him wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their both hand sinks blocked. Operator cleared them out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-36-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the restaurant at all. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no paper the kitchen hand sink not functioning at this time. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting board deeply grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fans. **Warning**
36-50-4
35
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top reach in heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed cutting board grooved. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing floor tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed missing floor tiles. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at kitchen hand sink not shutting off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed kitchen hand sink water not shutting off. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired 12/24. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip on site. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front hand sink. Owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed one employee with no written plan in place. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three c02 tanks not secured at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cup in nacho cheese container. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed three smoothies in reach in freezer with no lids. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at kitchen hand sink not shutting off. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing floor tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top reach in heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
45
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip on premise.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks. Owner put napkins at sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed two employees with no written plan.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 co2 tanks not secured in rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved yellow cutting board in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen cracked and missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water line on kitchen handwashing sink plugged and water not running.
29-08-4
58
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three helium tanks at rear of kitchen not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in food court public restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
82
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of current food handler training on site. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed employee with no current current food safety training. She was in accident and unable to get taken care of. Gave 30 day extension as per Kimberly Torbert. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tank not secured at soda syrup rack. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed c02 tanks not secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
86
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of current food handler training on site.
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tank not secured at soda syrup rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three heavily grooved cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in reach in cooler not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in ice machine. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of current certified food manager certification. Operator took exam on - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Operator in process of obtaining certified food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Manager Dayra Torres, couldn't find certification. Will have when inspector comes back in 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed no current certified food manager certification in place. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No clean up plan present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Operator working on printing sign. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Manager lost email. Inspector to resend. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of current certified food manager certification. Operator took exam on - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Operator in process of obtaining certified food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Manager Dayra Torres, couldn't find certification. Will have when inspector comes back in 30 days. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
82
Aug 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Crazy Pork last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Crazy Pork on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Crazy Pork?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Crazy Pork.
How does The Crazy Pork compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
The Crazy Pork most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has The Crazy Pork's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Crazy Pork have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Crazy Pork means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Crazy Pork inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Crazy Pork is inspected around four times per year on average.
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