Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

KORE STEAKHOUSE

1561 LAKEFRONT DRIVE SUITE 111 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3661223
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13507455
DBPR license6805999

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drink from a unlidded cup with no straw and then grab tongs to use. Operator had the employee what's their hands and get new tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two quarts of strawberries with mold like growth in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the server counter: Chopped lettuce (60F – Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it into a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in a prep sink. Operator had them wash their hands in the correct sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls left in dry goods. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bar ice scoop in their ice. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
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.