Bortell's Lounge
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Bortell's Lounge stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Anna Maria facility scores 83, putting Bortell's Lounge on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishments license expired.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back room off the front bar. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on exterior door from kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket in bar area at 0ppm. Employee changed sanitizer bucket. Chlorine sanitizer bucket now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold on exterior door from kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign in men's restroom. Operator replaced sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Operator updated license before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employees nasal spray on shelf above food prep table. Operator removed nasal spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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 no employee health agreements. E-mailed a copy to operator. Operator had all employees read and sign agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cigarette on shelf above food prep table next to seasonings. Operator removed cigarettes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of exit door from pizza area next to ware wash machine.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of rolls on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved box to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in pizza area. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve bowls on shelf in dry storage area not inverted. Operator inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
50
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
95
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked chicken wings dated 10-29 stored in the walk-in cooler. Chef discarded the wings.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings dated 10-29 stored in the walk-in cooler. Chef discarded the wings. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Manager cleaned the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
70
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bortell's Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bortell's Lounge on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bortell's Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bortell's Lounge.
How does Bortell's Lounge compare to other restaurants in Anna Maria?
Bortell's Lounge most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Anna Maria average of 83.
Has Bortell's Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bortell's Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bortell's Lounge 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 Bortell's Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bortell's Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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