Minnies Beach Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Minnies Beach Cafe 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
By comparison, the average Holmes Beach facility scores 80, putting Minnies Beach Cafe on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork in 2 door reach-in cooler over cream cheese mixture. Operator moved pork to bottom of reach-in. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed server chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room near server area with water stains and soil.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup-up in reach - in freezer in hallway. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
47
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen above oven and ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen above oven and ice machine at the time of this inspection.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in hallway. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in hallway at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad and cut melon at 48F in 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen at 48F. Operator stated she had cooler open for approximately 20 minutes doing inventory for order. Operator placed item on ice to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter being held on time in dining room without a time mark. Operator stated butter had been out for approximately 1.5 hours and would be discarded after 4 hours. Operator put time mark on butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer too strong. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of aspirin on shelf at cook line next to food items. Operator moved aspirin to personal shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishwasher machine for sanitizing at set up tree compartment sink for sanitizing.
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 30 small black flying insects in dry storage closet on the shelves and on and around onions in a food bin.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen above oven and ice machine.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in men's bathroom cracked and water stained.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on clean glass tray on food preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in hallway.
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer in server area not at proper minimum strength. Operator corrected sanitizer to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
29
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by dirty dishes. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food preparation table in kitchen next to cutting board. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of potato's on floor in hallway way. Operator stated potato's had come in that morning. Operator moved potato's to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in waitstaff cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee stated all paper work was with owners off site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed no proof of employees food handler training at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles various parts of the kitchen ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed ceiling in kitchen with acoustic tiles in various parts of the kitchen at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under 2 door reach in stainless cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed floor tile missing at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster without plug. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed missing dumpster drain plug at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pasta salad marked 12/3/24. Operators discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed bucket of .wiping cloth sanitizer to strong waitstaff area. Employee changed sanitizer and corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food managers training, employee stated that paper work with owners off site. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee stated all paper work was with owners off site. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator stated that signed agreements where at her house. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles various parts of the kitchen ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles under 2 door reach in stainless cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer in kitchen next to doorway. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpster without plug. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Employee closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment on bottom shelf of food prep table next to food products. **Warning**
42-03-5
29
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through out the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in several places through put establishments floor tiles broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the wall under the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands.. Employee rewashed the dishes and and washed their hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 50 live roaches under 2 door reach in, across from cook line. Observed approximately 5 live roaches under preparation table on cook line. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on the floor in the hallway dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through out the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches under 2 door reach in across from cooks line. Observed approximately 5 dead next to refrigerator in back hall area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all equipment in the establishment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in several places through put establishments floor tiles broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor in hallway near bathrooms. Manager moved oil to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster on pad. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the wall under the three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in left restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All shelves in the cook line area soiled. All shelves in the front counter cabinets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor next to stand up reach-in cooler in hallway. Manager moved pizza boxes to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several pieces of discarded equipment outside back door of the establishment. **Warning**
33-31-5
27
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed a copy.
11-27-4
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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and emailed Person in charge a copy.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface of ice machine door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
67
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer concentration 00ppm. Operator called service. Operator set up three compartment sink. Chlorine reading 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed employee climbed with one feet on the counter. Operator clean and sanitized area.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Exterior panel of ice machine secured with duct tape. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm concentration of the chlorine. Operator made new solution. New reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Minnies Beach Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Minnies Beach Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Minnies Beach Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Minnies Beach Cafe.
How does Minnies Beach Cafe compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Minnies Beach Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Minnies Beach Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Minnies Beach Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Minnies Beach Cafe 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 Minnies Beach Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Minnies Beach Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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