Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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6604 GATEWAY AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3680899
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13574181
DBPR license6804303

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate4 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

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 2-4lb cans of tuna with dent on rim and 2" dent in side of can. Operator labeled for return. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs on top of reach in cooler stored over cooked peppers.

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed pocket book and clothing in dry storage over canned food. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 10×5" hole in wall outside walkin cooler.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled walkin cooler door gasket.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.