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FLORENCE AND THE SPICE BOYS

4990 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3645847
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13457053
DBPR license6805855

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed an unprotected water pitcher stored near the ice/water dispenser in the dining area. The operator removed the water pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over glass bottled water in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw clams in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and store in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 500 on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served.

#11Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The establishment offers ground beef burgers cooked to customers temperature request without a consumer advisory. The operator was printed and posted a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-17-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishware dried with a wiping cloth in the dish area. Observed glassware dried with a wiping cloth at the front counter.

#3Basic25-23-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-service foil sheets stored underneath the paper towel dispenser on the cook line. The operator properly stored the foil sheets. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.