Gasparilla Inn Dining Room

500 Palm Ave, Boca Grande, FL 339219999

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gasparilla Inn Dining Room eight times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Gasparilla Inn Dining Room's latest score of 86 sits above the Boca Grande average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed the training date and expiration date being the same. The operator corrected the date. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-10-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete on the floor at dry storage area.

36-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked not allowing airflow. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the bottle waters off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the cloth back in the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at cookline shelf. Operator inverted the plates. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at wait station in Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the form to be posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

08B-15-4

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. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler 6. Operator removed the fish from reduce oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed at front counter of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

08B-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

53B-09-4

Feb 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed vacuum breaker on the mop sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gasparilla Inn Dining Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gasparilla Inn Dining Room on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gasparilla Inn Dining Room?

Across the inspection record, “whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gasparilla Inn Dining Room.

How does Gasparilla Inn Dining Room compare to other restaurants in Boca Grande?

Gasparilla Inn Dining Room most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Grande average of 81.

Has Gasparilla Inn Dining Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gasparilla Inn Dining Room have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gasparilla Inn Dining Room means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gasparilla Inn Dining Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gasparilla Inn Dining Room is inspected around three times per year on average.

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