EPICURE
1298 N PALM AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
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 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. Server handled dirty dishes then a clean glass without washing their hands. Employee removed the glass to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed a kitchen in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee was informed and removed the knife to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 2
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. 2×2 foot hole in the wall below the hand wash sink in the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Containers of uncovered food stored on a food cart next the the hand wash sink on the cook line. Chef removed the cart. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:07 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.