Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key
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5610 Gulf of Mexico Dr Ste 5, Longboat Key, FL 34228Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key has recorded 11 inspections with 50 total violations between March 2024 and January 2026, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the inspection period, particularly handwashing and hand-washing procedures, which appeared in 7 of 11 inspections, employee health reporting violations cited in 4 inspections, and shell stock requirements violations in 3 inspections. The facility also received multiple high-priority citations for parasite destruction, approved food sources, and consumer advisory failures. A Warning was issued on April 22, 2025 after inspectors documented employee health reporting and proper hand-washing violations, and an administrative complaint was recommended on March 8, 2024 following findings of employee health reporting violations, handwashing procedure failures, food condition issues, and shell stock requirement violations. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 15 violations including handwashing and food contact surface issues and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key last inspected?
- Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Handwashing procedures.
- How many health inspections has Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key had?
- Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key find?
- Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key ever been shut down?
- No, Guppy's Good Times in Longboat Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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