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1540 NORTHGATE BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3631658
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10929208
DBPR license6805731

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#1High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in their kitchen walk in cooler: Mushroom Gravy 1 (55F – Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 2 (54F – Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 3 (55F – Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 4 (55F – Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 5 (53F – Cooling); Turkey Sauce 1 (46F – Cooling); Turkey Sauce 2 (47F – Cooling); Turkey Sauce 3 (47F – Cooling); Turkey Sauce 4 (46F – Cooling) Observed date marking indicating that the 5 containers of Mushroom Gravy and 4 containers of Turkey Sauce had been made the day before and placed in the walk in cooler which the operator confirmed. The operator willingly disposed of the food product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in their kitchen walk in cooler: Mushroom Gravy 1 (55F – Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 2 (54F – Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 3 (55F – Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 4 (55F – Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 5 (53F – Cooling); Turkey Sauce 1 (46F – Cooling); Turkey Sauce 2 (47F – Cooling); Turkey Sauce 3 (47F – Cooling); Turkey Sauce 4 (46F – Cooling) Observed date marking indicating that the 5 containers of Mushroom Gravy and 4 containers of Turkey Sauce had been made the day before and placed in the walk in cooler which the operator confirmed. The operator willingly disposed of the food product. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed canned artichokes and canned roasted tomatoes that were removed from their cans and marked more than 7 days ago in the warehouse walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed canned artichokes and canned roasted tomatoes that were removed from their cans and marked more than 7 days ago in the warehouse walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a meat slicer in the back prep area with debris build up on its blade. Operator stated it was no longer in use and had an employee clean it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.