Butterfields Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
55
Score
Butterfields Family Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Parrish facility scores 81, putting Butterfields Family Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef cracking eggs with gloves with no hand wash following that action.
12A-07-5
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. Educated Operator and assisted filling out forms. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator who filled out form on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on handle of reach in cooler door on cook line.
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed stuffing in container on walk in cooler floor. Cases of oil on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup on shelving of reach in freezer near cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on cook lines gaskets were soiled and partially torn.
23-03-4
55
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 some employees with no written plan.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of stove soiled. Observed front of stove soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed line cutting boards grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observedold lumber where enclosure was located.
33-24-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no door closer on rear exterior kitchen door.
35B-03-4
70
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat pancake batter. Operator switched eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees expired. Owner will get employees recertified.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with bleach in it. Owner labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct on reach in cooler door handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at hot station on food line.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage from hurricane. Owner working with landlord to repair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under rear kitchen exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle broken on microwave on food serving line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
52
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 some employees with no written plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed some employees with no written plan. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged from water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed ceiling damage. Landlord will replace. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on single door reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed dust tape on door handle. Owner in process of replacing it. **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed food line microwave door handle broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed microwave with broken handle. Owner in process of replacing. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in it by dish machine. Owner labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear exterior door.
35B-01-4
78
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at outside hose Bibb at cleanup corral area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touching dirty dishes then clean without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food prep employee crack eggs then change tasks without washing hands. Employee did change gloves. **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
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 cleanup sign present. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flour buildup on stand mixer.
22-02-4
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. No employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at mop sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef loin on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers above three part sink.
24-08-4
39
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef fritters and raw Philly beef over French fries in reach in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on y fitting at rear exterior hose Bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw eggs and didn't change gloves or wash hands prior to handling RTE foods.
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rear kitchen hand wash sink obstructed with lettuce spinner and roll of trash bags. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in the bottle. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pails of spices and fryer oil stored on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop hanging unprotected on outside ice machine. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Butterfields Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Butterfields Family Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Butterfields Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Butterfields Family Restaurant.
How does Butterfields Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Parrish?
Butterfields Family Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Parrish average of 81.
Has Butterfields Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Butterfields Family Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Butterfields Family Restaurant 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 Butterfields Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Butterfields Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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