Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LQ RESTAURANT ON MAIN

1526 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236-5803

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3649729
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13468730
DBPR license6801930

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Severer handled dirty dishes then a clean ice scoop with washing their hands. Employee removed the scoop to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority41-25-4

High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floor against the walls though out the kitchen. Employee removed the powder with a wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen and the men's bathroom. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under the back exit door of the establishment.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink stored in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.