The Porch Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Porch Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Anna Maria facility scores 83, putting The Porch Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator changed bucket of sanitizer. Chlorine dish machine sanitizer now at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of small brushes in hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen with soil and dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the under side of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning the area.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of whole grain mustard with dents at the seam and at the edge. Operator pulled can from shelf to return for credit. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust around return vent at ceiling.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor. Operator moved fryer oil off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser with black mold like supbstance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall over 3 compartment sink with excess dust build-up.
36-27-5
67
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 0ppm. Operator corrected ma hone. Chlorine dish machine now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer head with soil and food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf below stand mixer rusted and pitted.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour. Operator moved handle above product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the bottom shelf of 2 door glass reach cooler in kitchen.
14-33-4
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 400ppm. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed on menu bernaise sauce containing raw, unpasteurized eggs not identified. Operator added an asterisk to menus next to bernaise sauce and reprinted menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked floor tile in kitchen on cooks line.
36-11-4
74
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain relief creams stored next to food and above a prep station on the cook line. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the far left reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the chicken had been left there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the far left reaches in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the chicken was in there overnight and that the rest of the food was in there for approximately 3hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the chicken and placed the all other foods on ice. Observed in the right side make table on the cook line: Hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and gave them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the two kitchen hand wash sinks be used to trines utensils and to dump ice. Operator instructed the employees on proper sink use. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the ceiling above the right kitchen make table. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored next to clean utensils on the cook line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil on the cook line in 70F water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter sitting outside of glass reach in cooler at 68F. Operator stated had been out of cooler since last night. Operator discarded butter.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sitting outside of glass reach in cooler at 68F. Operator stated butter had been out of cooler since last night. Operator discarded butter. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided to operator. Operator will post plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Provided to operator for all employees to sign. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of reach in cooler across from side exit door in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food prepared in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed in kitchen by side exit door: employee hand sink with no splash guard located directly next to preparation table with cutting board and spice container.
08B-36-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Soiled pad around grease trap.
33-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins of flour not labeled in kitchen and prep room.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed by grease trap.
51-11-4
43
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
61
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sprayer bottles of cleaning liquid stored next to clean equipment. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in cooler in the walk through area between kitchen and bar broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda holster soiled at bar.
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Porch Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Porch Restaurant on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Porch Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Porch Restaurant.
How does The Porch Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Anna Maria?
The Porch Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Anna Maria average of 83.
Has The Porch Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Porch Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Porch Restaurant 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 Porch Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Porch Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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