How many health inspections has SPINNAKER CAFE had?

SPINNAKER CAFE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SPINNAKER CAFE ever been shut down?

No, SPINNAKER CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SPINNAKER CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at SPINNAKER CAFE are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

SPINNAKER CAFE

3578 N ACCESS RD STE D, Englewood, FL 34224

Charlotte County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: K SPIN INC · License: SEA1801031

SPINNAKER CAFE in Englewood, FL has 24 inspections on record with 152 total violations (6.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

152Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 28, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Feb 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Oct 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 27, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2020 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 17, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 19, 2019 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 22, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Oct 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 1, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

How Does This Facility Compare?

SPINNAKER CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Charlotte County average of 0.06 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.97.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SPINNAKER CAFE had?: SPINNAKER CAFE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SPINNAKER CAFE ever been shut down?: No, SPINNAKER CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SPINNAKER CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at SPINNAKER CAFE are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: February 28, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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