TURTLES ON LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
8875 MIDNIGHT PASS RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342423838
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water 89F at front counter by food warmer. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler, cold holding New England clam chowder 53F, manhattan chowder 52F made day before.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler, cold holding New England clam chowder 53F, manhattan chowder 52F made day before. See stop sale.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemicals and pans in hand sink in dish machine area.
Basic 2
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed 3-2" holes in ceiling above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed in stand up reach in freezer in back.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:10 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
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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.