Super 8

5218 17Th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222
Other
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Super 8, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Ellenton average 78, so Super 8 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed coffee mug and empty syrup bottle in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food manager certification expired November 2024. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed no written plan for some employees.
11-26-1
74
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Observed some employees with no written plan. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
90
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed some employees with no reporting form on file. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed some employees with no written plan in place. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator couldn't locate probe thermometer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed no probe thermometer in place. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
82
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two food service employees food handler training expired 11-2022. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator couldn't locate probe thermometer.
05-08-4
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. Observed some employees with no reporting form on file.
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of styrofoam plates stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Operator moved plates off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Super 8 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Super 8 on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Super 8?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Super 8.

How does Super 8 compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?

Super 8 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.

Has Super 8's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Super 8 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Super 8 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 Super 8 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Super 8 is inspected around two times per year on average.