ALPINE STEAKHOUSE & KARL EHMER MEATS
4520 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
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 2
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in-shell oyster with no tag in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the oysters. Observed rib roast packaged using a reduced oxygen method exceeding 48 hours with no HACCP plan. The operator discarded the rib roast. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 3
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with the last date served. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed in-shell oyster with no tag in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths in direct contact with sliced cheese and cooked asparagus used as liners in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop used for the ice machine stored on a soiled surface on top of the ice machine.
03G-53-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed multiple foods on site packaged using a reduced oxygen method with no date mark. The operator stated the foods have been held for less than 48 hours.
03G-54-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed rib roast packaged using a reduced oxygen method exceeding 48 hours with no HACCP plan. The operator discarded the rib roast. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:53 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.