Suwannee Belle Landing

282 Se 989 Th Street, Old Town, FL 32680
American
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
39
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Suwannee Belle Landing has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Suwannee Belle Landing was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Old Town average 83, so Suwannee Belle Landing trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell stored on wire shelf directly above bucket "burger sauce" inside reach-in cooler in storage room. Manager removed eggs from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: hamburger meat (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all three cases of hamburger meat were stored inside the walk-in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table beside grill: slaw (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated he filled the slaw from another cooler two hours prior. Manager voluntarily discarded the slaw during this inspection. Inside bottom section of refrigerated make-table beside grill: tuna (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the tuna completed thawing 10 minutes prior. Inside walk-in cooler: butter packets (45F - Cold Holding); butter sticks (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both items were delivered two hours prior. Inspector instructed manager to place ice on the items to rapidly cool them to 41F. hamburger meat (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all three cases of hamburger meat were stored inside the walk-in cooler overnight. Stop sales issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on outside of walk-in cooler shows 35F, actual ambient air temperature is 45F.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline completely blocked by trash can. Manager moved trash can out away from the handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink in upstairs server station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use plastic cup without handle stored down inside bin of cracker meal in storage room. Manager removed cup from cracker meal during this inspection and **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler ambient 45F. Manager called someone to come repair the cooler during this inspection and began placing ice on the TCS foods inside the unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in storage area containing ice machine constructed from unsealed wood.
36-30-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single-use foam cups stored directly on floor in storage area. Manager placed cups on a shelf during this inspection.
25-05-4
37
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
25
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in wait station reach-in cooler: sour cream (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to bottom of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in wait station stained. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in wait station hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored next to ice machine. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle on cook line. Employee moved tongs to stove top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind soda nozzles of downstairs bar.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Suwannee Belle Landing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Suwannee Belle Landing on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Suwannee Belle Landing?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Suwannee Belle Landing.

How does Suwannee Belle Landing compare to other restaurants in Old Town?

Suwannee Belle Landing most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Old Town average of 83.

Has Suwannee Belle Landing's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Suwannee Belle Landing have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Suwannee Belle Landing 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 Suwannee Belle Landing inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Suwannee Belle Landing is inspected around four times per year on average.