Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
36-24-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall to the right of the hand washing sink as you enter the kitchen.
1447 TALLEVAST RD, SARASOTA, FL 34243
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall to the right of the hand washing sink as you enter the kitchen.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a product removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in front of metro rack next to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee changing tasks and then handling ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of butters stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in front of metro rack next to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the walk in cooler and the back door. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken at 77 degrees at salad station. Operator stated they just prepped the food. Operator moved the product to the freezer to cool to 42 degrees. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over walk in cooler.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv containers stored on the floor. Operator moved to appropriate shelf. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad at 67F in reach in cooler. Operator removed chicken salad to freezer and corrected to 43F. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted out bottom on dumpster shared with plaza.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ground beef stored on floor. Manager relocated and corrected by moving to shelf. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket stored on floor. Employee corrected by elevating it off the floor with another bucket. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line into handwash sink to the left of the kitchen entrance.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelet on wrist while preparing food. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed peeling paint on wall next to mop sink.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler with salad dressings. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to food storage bags under prep table on shelf. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary and chlorine solution. Operator stated they will order test kits. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can of baked beans dented.Manager discarded.
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket and triple sink at 100 ppm. Operator to call for service.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine test strips.
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee drink on top shelf of Reachin Cooler with customer food.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases corn chips on floor by dry storage area, mayonnaise tubs in preparation area,chicken and muffins on floor in Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed peeling paint on wall next to mop sink.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers, plates on floor in dry storage area.
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation