LIDO ISLAND GRILL
400 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of cheese sauce dented at the seams. Chef placed the items aside for a refund.
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip hanging next to the cook line. Chef removed the strip. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked lobster in the walk in cooler. Chef placed the fish below the lobster. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean utensils without changing gloves. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and charge gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Calamari (53F – Cold Holding); Cod (52F – Cold Holding); stored in double pans in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Chef stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Chef discarded the items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari (53F – Cold Holding); Cod (52F – Cold Holding); stored in double pans in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Chef stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Chef discarded the items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Cher labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Shelves on the rack next to the three compartment sink rusted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table fan on the cook line soiled. Employee removed the fan. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:41 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.