Laurel, Sarasota County

ANITA'S RESTAURANT

441 S TAMIAMI TRL, Laurel, FL 34275

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 1, 2026
City
Laurel
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-28-5

Detail 23867791

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked quiche date marked 7/4 in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed coleslaw date marked 7/3 in the glass door cooler on the server line. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 23867798

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of cocktail sauce in dry storage. The operator discarded the dented can. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23867790

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sugar stored in a non-food grade plastic bag in the prep area.

02C-01-5

Detail 23867795

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked quiche date marked 7/4 in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed coleslaw date marked 7/3 in the glass door reach in cooler on the server line. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23867789

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves crack raw eggs the handle a biscuit without changing gloves. Educated the employee on proper gloves protocols. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 23867796

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-04-5

Detail 23867792

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked roast beef thawing in the walk in cooler without proper date marking of when removed from the walk in freezer.

12B-07-4

Detail 23867797

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on a food preparation surface at the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23867794

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23867793

Basic - Ice buildup on the floor of the walk-in freezer.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23459508

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of salsa in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for return. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 23459513

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 the dishwasher chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator had the tree compartment sink set up for ware washing.

31B-02-4

Detail 23459510

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the hand sinks at the prep area and the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23459512

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for croutons on the cook line. The operator removed the ramekin. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23459507

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handle at the end of the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

24-18-4

Detail 23459506

Basic - Forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the cook line. The operator properly stored the forks. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23459511

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 23459509

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23099050

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 the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23099047

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over waffle mix in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. Observed raw cracked egg mix stored over cooked lobster in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed raw sausage stored over cooked sausage in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above raw foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23099049

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a cell phone then handle clean dishware without changing gloves and washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 23099052

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (46F - Cold Holding); French onion soup (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The daily temperature check log recorded an ambient temperature of 39 in the morning. The operator will monitor temperatures. Observed egg salad (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been stored for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator moved the foods to another reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23099051

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.

14-69-4

Detail 23099046

Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 23099048

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the prep area.

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-13-4

Detail 22780549

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper hand washing procedures.

08A-05-6

Detail 22780542

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over deli roast beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw sausage. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22780544

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (63F - Cold Holding) outside of the reach in cooler at the front wait station. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 22780547

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

53B-13-5

Detail 22780552

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 22780543

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for croutons on the expo line. The operator discarded the portion cup. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22780551

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and backpacks stored hanging near clean equipment in the storage area. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22780550

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 scoop handles for salt and sugar not stored above the foods in the prep area. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22780546

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods not covered in the walk in cooler.

21-07-4

Detail 22780548

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm at the front wait station. The operator discarded and ref the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22780545

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor behind the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site