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5471 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed veggies in the right side cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stereos over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (88F – Cold Holding). Observed on the buffet line: Butter chips (86F – Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr and placed it in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed their sushi rice not properly time marked as part of the time as a public health control plan. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr and marked it appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of windex stored next to food product in the kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the owner dump out a water bucket in e hand wash sink. Instructed owner on proper usage. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed numerous employee jackets and other items stored above food prep areas in the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three rice scoops placed in standing 80F water. Operator removed the scoops. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed products in their cook oven reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing squid at room temperature. Operator placed it in a walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up in the walk in cooler fan covers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:14 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.