Morton's Catering

205 Canal Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242

Catering

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Morton's Catering, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Florida restaurant scores 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket above 400 ppm quaternary. Chef corrected to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in ice machine. Chef had cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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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 at 0 ppm. **Warning**

22-41-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Chef replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of Hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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.

53B-14-5

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cold smoked salmon over cooked chicken in Walkin Cooler . Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed Chef agreements in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on vents in front of mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some old labels on plastic containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morton's Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morton's Catering on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

Has Morton's Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morton's Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Morton's Catering 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 Morton's Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Morton's Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.

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