Positano's
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Positano's nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 15 violations.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Positano's latest score of 43 falls below the Palm Harbor average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Air gap less then one inch under dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Admin Complaint**
29-44-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar soiled with debris. Operator cleaned soda gun. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Cutting board soiled with debris **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Establishment as no food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Establishment has no food handler training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and oil stored on floor in dry storage. Raw meat and seafood stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Unwashed vegetables stored on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door near cook line has a gap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen missing and in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall cracked with exposed concrete on cook line near hand wash sink. Hole in wall under hand wash sink in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on containers on drying rack in ware washing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Reach in cooler in prep area unlit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
38-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
43
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less then ten seconds. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat food in walk in. Operator moved beef. Raw veal, raw beef, and raw chicken over ready to eat in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Air gap less then one inch under dish machine. **Warning**
29-44-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented 6.3lb can of red peppers. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Brought dirty dishes to the dish washer then returned to line. No hand wash or glove change, **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar soiled with debris. Operator cleaned soda gun. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Establishment as no food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator added consumer advisory to menus. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
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. Emailed form HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster. Operator hung and displayed poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on containers on drying rack in ware washing area **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Reach in cooler in prep area unlit. **Warning**
38-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented 6.3lb can of red peppers. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed beverage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watch while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door near cook line has a gap. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor outside ice machine and walk in cooler. Standing water outside cooler in prep area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen missing and in disrepair **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and oil stored on floor in dry storage. Raw meat and seafood stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall cracked with exposed concrete on cook line near hand wash sink. Hole in wall under hand wash sink in prep area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pizza oven handle and oven handle on cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
14
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over peeled potatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Ppm 0. Changed container now 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish washer. Wood board attached to wall soiled.
36-27-5
55
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
74
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon not removed from packaging before thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 46F cold hold, egg mixture 47F cold hold , chicken cooked 46F cold hold . All foods were place in the unit less than 4 hours ago when the establishment opened **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed pizza area, rearranged equipment in kitchen but no plan review.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table blocking handwashing sink. Operator moved the table from in from in front of the sink.
31A-09-4
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. Salmon labeled to remove from packaging before thawing was thawed in package. See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food in containers stored under bottom shelf of walk in cooler. Operator moved food to be a minimum of 6" off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
43
Mar 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop dry ingredients. Operator removed portion cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage above cook line. Beverage on prep table in prep room **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Near ice machine.
36-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler-potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the need to use a non porous material under cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, pepper **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door/ gasket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Positano's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Positano's on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Positano's?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Positano's.
How does Positano's compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Positano's most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Positano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Positano's have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Positano's 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 Positano's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Positano's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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