Circles at Lands End
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
43
Score
Going back to 2023, Circles at Lands End has seven inspections in the public record. Circles at Lands End was last inspected on Dec 29, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Apollo Beach restaurant, which scores around 67. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 55 F, Sausage 46 F- retemp 43 F, Cheddar cheese 55 F- retemp 43 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rop Mahi, Salmon, Sea bass, Tuna thawed in walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and soda machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in sugar, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted across from dish machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Rop Mahi, Salmon, Sea bass, Tuna thawed in walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door next to walk in cooler.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slime inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers at time of inspection.
24-08-4
82
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F in reach in cooler on cook line, operator placed on ivpce at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans 115- retemp167 F. Operator reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Soda gun.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. No tag with mussels in walk in cooler. Operator placed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls not inverted next to dish machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting at bar. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of breading and flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over ready to eat chicken wings, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of artichoke hearts in dry storage.
01B-01-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of artichoke hearts in dry storage.
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment on cook line, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
74
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Circles at Lands End last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Circles at Lands End on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Circles at Lands End?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Circles at Lands End.
How does Circles at Lands End compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?
Circles at Lands End most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Apollo Beach average of 67.
Has Circles at Lands End's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Circles at Lands End have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Circles at Lands End means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Circles at Lands End inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Circles at Lands End is inspected around two times per year on average.
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