Harry's Continental Kitchens
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Harry's Continental Kitchens has nine inspections in the public record. Harry's Continental Kitchens was last inspected on Dec 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Longboat Key restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Educated employee tongs on equipment door handle. Employee removed tongs from handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb located at mop sink outside near back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna on the menu without an identifier. Operator added identifier. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in server area with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken shell eggs in 2 door reach-in cooler in back storage area. Operator voluntarily discarded shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor at the end of the cook line. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign in men's restroom. E-mailed operator copy of hand-wash sign. Operator hung sign in men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator moved bucket off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in rice. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp stored over ready to eat dressings in reach-in cooler next to the cook line. Chef removed shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone and touched clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized, then washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in food preparation sinks. Employee rehashed hands in hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers hollandaise sauce containing undercooked eggs on their menu, with no identifier. Establishment offers cold smoked raw/undercooked salmon on menu with no identifiers. Establishment added identifiers and reprinted menus before the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Mixing bowl next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Chef removed bowl and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans on cook line and dish room soiled.
23-03-4
55
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic scoop in bulk container of panko bread crumbs with no handle. Operator discarded plastic scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in glass door reach in cooler at end of cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottle of wine reach in cooler at bar area.
29-49-6
82
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shrimp stored over ice cream in reach in freezer in the kitchen area. Operator removed shrimp and placed it in the other freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following item was stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen sweet potatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator the item was in the reach in cooler from opening, less than 2 hours. Operator placed the item in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at outside hose bibb, at the west side of the building. Operator provided a vacuum breaker and placed it on the hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in back storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed table cloths stored in the basket on the floor. Operator placed the basket with linens on the crate. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle of reach in cooler in the kitchen.
14-71-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Krab meat container had old label of 10/31. Operator removed the label and dated with correct date. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harry's Continental Kitchens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harry's Continental Kitchens on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harry's Continental Kitchens?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harry's Continental Kitchens.
How does Harry's Continental Kitchens compare to other restaurants in Longboat Key?
Harry's Continental Kitchens most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Longboat Key average of 81.
Has Harry's Continental Kitchens' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harry's Continental Kitchens have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Harry's Continental Kitchens 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 Harry's Continental Kitchens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harry's Continental Kitchens is inspected around three times per year on average.
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