Siesta Key, Sarasota County

SUMMER HOUSE

149 AVENIDA MESSINA, Siesta Key, FL 34242

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Feb 18, 2026
City
Siesta Key
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 24380305

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed all food handler expired except for 1 employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 24380304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Time Extended

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 24376205

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding 2 lbs. lobster meat 60F, 3 lbs.cooked mushrooms 58F, 2 lbs. cream sauce 58F, filet mign 49F(cut an hour earlier ambient cooling) Cook discarded first 3 items listed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24376208

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding in pull out drawers at end of cook line; 2 lbs. lobster meat 60F, 3 lbs.cooked mushrooms 58F, 2 lbs. cream sauce 58F, filet mign 49F(cut an hour earlier ambient cooling) Cook discarded first 3 items listed. Cook plugged cooler back in accidentally disconnected. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24376204

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed sanitizer at hand sink near dish machine. Chef replaced with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24376206

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. Observed all food handler expired except for 1 employee. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 24376203

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24376202

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign at bar hand sinks at bar. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24376207

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler on cook line with food debris on door gaskets. Warning

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

02C-01-5

Detail 24035207

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler Meuniére sauce date marked 9/6/25. Employee voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24035206

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed 3 spray bottles unmarked. Chef corrected. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24035208

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed reach in cooler top white board with cut marks. Repeat Violation

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23775137

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on mixer shield. Manager had employee clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23775140

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on reach in cooler top cutting board on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23775138

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken and ground beef in containers on floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23775139

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager corrected by adding. Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08B-02-4

Detail 23618906

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time Extended

08B-01-4

Detail 23618905

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Observed no protection from open food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Extended for 59 days Time Extended

08B-04-4

Detail 23618907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Time Extended

Mar 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

08B-02-4

Detail 23616121

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Warning

22-57-6

Detail 23616126

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.Observed 145F sanitizer temperature. Warning

08B-01-4

Detail 23616124

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Observed no protection from open food. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23616125

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line and against wall pasta 50F, sliced cheese 48F, blue cheese 46F, shrimp cocktail 45F. Observed cold holding in walk in cooler mashed potato 48F, creamed spinach 51F, crabmeat 48F. Operator iced reach in cooler items and discarded walk in cooler items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23616122

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line and against wall pasta 50F, sliced cheese 48F, blue cheese 46F, shrimp cocktail 45F. Observed cold holding in walk in cooler mashed potato 48F, creamed spinach 51F, crabmeat 48F. Operator iced reach in cooler items and discarded walk in cooler items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-04-4

Detail 23616123

Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Warning

Aug 9, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23050712

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in pull out drawers on cook line, Fish over cooked mushrooms. Chef Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

22-51-5

Detail 23050718

High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed buckets of quaternary at 0ppm, Chef corrected tubing and checked at 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23050717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed on cook line and cold station, Cold Holding Oasta 47F, Sliced Cheese 46F, Crab Cake 50F, Shrimp 45F, Oysters Rockefeller 48F. Chef placed product in freezer and iced shrimp. Observed Creamed Spinach in walk in cooler at 48@@, Chef discarded due to temperature and wrong date on pan. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23050716

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed by dish machine sink blocked by tray stand and cart. Manager corrected by removing items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23050713

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed on cook line, Chef added to sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23050715

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23050714

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

01C-03-4

Detail 22739962

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22739966

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed measure pitcher and utensils in hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22739965

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22739967

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at cook line hand wash sink. Employee added towels. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22739964

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Holding beef and potatoes Au gratin in warmer box after removing from refrigeration. No time as public health control plan.Emailed Manager plan. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22739963

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed back pack in dry storage area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 22317698

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31A-11-4

Detail 22317697

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed utensils in kitchen and cut fruit at bar Hand wash sinks.

16-21-4

Detail 22317695

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22317696

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bread pudding , frozen potato on floor in Walkin Freezer .

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21893150

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 sanitizer at 0ppm.

11-27-4

Detail 21893151

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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed manager plan. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21893152

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on mixer head. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21893154

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed agreement. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 21893153

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign on Hand wash sink on cook-line.

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 21509739

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 Dishwashing Machine at bar chlorine 25ppm. Manager called for service.

01C-03-4

Detail 21509738

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not consistently dated.

22-02-4

Detail 21509741

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on mixer head and guard. Observed debris on can opener blade. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 21509742

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed heavy debris on top of exterior Dishwashing Machine.

51-11-4

Detail 21509740

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO 2 tanks by dumpster and back alley not secured.

Jun 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

01D-01-5

Detail 21145125

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed Salmon without letter of farm raised and pellet fed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21145123

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21145124

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board on cooks line with cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: Time Extended

Jun 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

01D-01-5

Detail 21142940

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed Salmon without letter of farm raised and pellet fed. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21142946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler at end of cooks line Cold Holding Stuffed Peppers (meat) 45F, Boursin 47F, Blue Cheese 52F, Feta 48F Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21142944

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

16-37-1

Detail 21142941

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21142945

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles on cooks line with cleaner unlabeled. Employee corrected by labeling. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21142939

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board on cooks line with cut marks. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21142943

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food pans on storage rack wet nesting. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21142942

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on cooks line, white board with wet towel under. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 20774574

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole butter in front of line at 57°F, employee removed to ice. Observed in Reach in cooler shrimp 59°F, Blue Cheese 59°F, and Oysters58°F in Reach in cooler for 2 hours, unit became unplugged. Operator iced down product and unit was up and running. Corrective Action Taken

03E-02-5

Detail 20774578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed potatoes au gratin in warming box at 56°F. Employee removed to Walkin cooler to cool down.

29-42-4

Detail 20774581

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

01C-05-4

Detail 20774584

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags held not on order of last served/used. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 20774576

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellfish tags without dates last one was used. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20774579

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris around mixer head.

16-37-1

Detail 20774577

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips for sanitizer buckets.

14-09-4

Detail 20774580

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board on cooks line with cut grooves.

08B-38-4

Detail 20774583

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-42-4

Detail 20774573

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing filter from hood system.

10-07-4

Detail 20774582

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cooks line at 76°F. Employee corrected by removing for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20774575

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in ladies bathroom. Emailed operator a sign. Corrective Action Taken