Original Word of Mouth in Englewood
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115 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223Original Word of Mouth in Englewood operates under persistent high-priority violations across 16 inspections spanning nearly seven years, averaging 8.25 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Shell stock and time-as-control violations appear repeatedly across multiple inspections (2020, 2025, 2026), indicating systemic failures in handling raw shellfish and temperature-dependent food preservation. High-priority employee health policy violations were documented in 2024, including failure to report illness and improper management awareness of food safety requirements. The facility has incurred two disciplinary actions totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 identified nine violations including three separate shell stock requirement failures and three time-as-control violations, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Original Word of Mouth in Englewood: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Original Word of Mouth in Englewood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024071332 | $200.00 | Nov 4, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019051335 | $200.00 | Aug 20, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Original Word of Mouth in Englewood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Original Word of Mouth in Englewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Original Word of Mouth in Englewood last inspected?
- Original Word of Mouth in Englewood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Original Word of Mouth in Englewood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Original Word of Mouth in Englewood are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Original Word of Mouth in Englewood had?
- Original Word of Mouth in Englewood has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Original Word of Mouth in Englewood find?
- Original Word of Mouth in Englewood was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Original Word of Mouth in Englewood ever been shut down?
- No, Original Word of Mouth in Englewood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Original Word of Mouth in Englewood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Original Word of Mouth in Englewood has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Original Word of Mouth in Englewood been fined?
- Original Word of Mouth in Englewood has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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