The End Zone
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
70
Score
The End Zone has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The End Zone was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Englewood facility scores 77, putting The End Zone on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a plastic container with water from the handwashing sink near the soda machine.
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks are not adequately secured at the entrance to the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple foods thawing in standing water in the prep area.
06-01-5
70
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on little reach in cooler on line (next to make table).
14-11-5
Basic - Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at bar on inside, soda gun with build up on nozzle. Observed bartender cleaning soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers, on line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on line. Observed cook cleaning out bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
82
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at pizza station, pizza sauce all over station, cooked pepperoni cups put back into pepperoni pan from the night before. Observed cook taking apart pizza station, throwing out the pepperoni, flipping the pans, and cleaning the whole station. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handles ( on reach in coolers) soiled with food debris through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on line without marks on boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer, debris on floors. Observed employees starting sweeping and mopping floors. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ soda gun(s) not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed at outside bar, soda gun nozzle with black mold like substance on it on it. Observed bartender take apart and clean thoroughly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with dried on food splatter on make line. Observed cook cleaning microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line, reach in coolers with soiled gaskets through out kitchen. Observed employees starting to clean gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on make line with water and food debris on bottom of cooler. Observed cook cleaning inside of cooler.
22-16-4
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with food stains on them.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed on doors and inside top of dish machine with lime build up.
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen, on reach in coolers, food debris build upon backside of door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with multiple grooves in them.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by pizza station, hole in wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ beverage dispensing nozzle not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar , dispensing nozzle at soda station with black mold like substance under cap. Observed Operator cleaning and sanitizing nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen on reach in coolers, gaskets with debris build up on them.
23-03-4
67
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed four co2 tanks not properly secured during call back inspection. Operator has chains coming. Time extended.
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken tile by dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed broken missing tile in dry storage area during call back inspection. It is a work in progress. Damage due to hurricane Ian. Time extended.
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed dirty ceiling through out kitchen on cook line. Observed ceiling paint has been purchased to use after clean up during call back inspection. Time extended
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease build up on hood system. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed cleaning process in kitchen on hood wall and equipment. Work in progress. Time extended
36-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags on the ground along with equipment like objects. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed equipment by trash dumpster during call back inspection. Operator waiting for waste management to come and pick up. Has been scheduled. Time extended.
33-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to server station - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler during call back inspection. Refrigerator/AC company being called to clean out drain line and drain pan. Time Extended.
29-49-6
74
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25-30 dead flying insects on the wall in dry storage and 6 -8 flying insects alive in dry storage. Observed 1 live fly on bar top at outside bar. Observed 2 flying insects at inside bar by beer taps, and 3-4 flying insects by hand washing sink at outside bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in dish area. Observed manager replacing batteries on soap despiser.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler without proper date markings
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink like substance in a spray bottle without label. Observed manager applying label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris build up on it. Observed meat slicer with food build up on it.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans over by dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on microwave door on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease build up on hood system.
36-63-4
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed exposed rafters through out dining area including bar.
36-58-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple trash bags on the ground along with equipment like objects.
33-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable Oder in employee bathrooms.
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler next to server station
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing on sink ledge, not under running water. Observed manager putting in a pan and running water over chicken to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall in dish area. Observed manager cleaning and sanitizing wall.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in dining room with mop sitting inside bucket, not inverted.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a container, not in original packaging with out an identifying label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple cups with no handles in food containers used for scooping.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in dry storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken tile by dry storage area
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a server with arm bracelet on while doing food prep.
13-07-4
23
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw shell on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream 45F cold hold, coleslaw 46F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler at wait station. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/grease on fryer baskets.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at wait station used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chopped tomatoes and sliced cabbage at wait station and spices near hand wash sink at end of cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen Philly steak thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
02D-01-5
35
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over RTE chili in walk-in freezer. Operator placed chili on top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over RTE shredded cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator movedeggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding by walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed grease buildup on exhaust hood over cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
64
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed powdered sugar in dirty container. Manager removed and placed in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove base broken by walk in freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed grease buildup on hood vent.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dish area.
36-24-5
Basic - Observed dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar storage bins not labeled.
02D-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The End Zone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The End Zone on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The End Zone?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The End Zone.
How does The End Zone compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
The End Zone most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 77.
Has The End Zone's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The End Zone have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The End Zone means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The End Zone inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The End Zone is inspected around three times per year on average.
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