LITTLE BROOKLYN
13635 S TAMIAMI TRL · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken livers packages over containers of mayonnaise reach-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed opened ground beef and chicken livers packages in same pan in reach-in cooler. Operator removed items to correct issue. Repeat from last inspection 7-16-25. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at front counter and on shelf above hot buffet all prepared approximately 3 to 4 hours prior as per employee statements: cooked halibut (67F – Hot Holding); stuffed flounder (74F – Hot Holding); cooked salmon (68F – Hot Holding); (68F); fried fish (68F – Hot Holding); pierogies (66F – Hot Holding); potato dumplings (66F – Hot Holding); stuffed cabbage with beef (87F – Hot Holding); barley stew (89F – Hot Holding). Observed in kitchen of speed rack the following items prepared 3-4 hours prior as per employee statements: stuffed flounder (77F – Hot Holding); baked chicken (86F – Hot Holding) Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream at service buffet at 62F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at front counter and on shelf above hot buffet all prepared approximately 3 to 4 hours prior as per employee statements: cooked halibut (67F – Hot Holding); stuffed flounder (74F – Hot Holding); cooked salmon (68F – Hot Holding); (68F); fried fish (68F – Hot Holding); pierogies (66F – Hot Holding); potato dumplings (66F – Hot Holding); stuffed cabbage with beef (87F – Hot Holding); barley stew (89F – Hot Holding). Observed in kitchen of speed rack the following items prepared 3-4 hours prior as per employee statements: stuffed flounder (77F – Hot Holding); baked chicken (86F – Hot Holding) Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles over single service containers on cart next to hot buffet. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator copy of Employee health agreement. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mixed ground beef and chicken in reach-in Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Repeat from last inspection 7-16-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all staff training missing information: trainers name, business name, trainers certification number. **Warning**
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of tomato's, bag of carrots and jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen and mop storage closet. Instructed operator to move items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:03 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.