LQ RESTAURANT ON MAIN
1526 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236-5803
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-02-4High 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**
41-25-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under the back exit door of the establishment.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
12B-13-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:22 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 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.