Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

STOTTLEMYER'S SMOKEHOUSE

19 EAST ROAD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3766591
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13878425
DBPR license6805578

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken store over raw fish in the right side cook line cooler. Operator swapped them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their walk in: Beef (45F – Cold Holding); Chicken (45F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (46F – Cold Holding) Operator stated they finished a delivery 30 minutes before I arrived and showed proof. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap and hand sanitizer stored over condiments in the to go counter. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their inside bar front prep hand sink. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed their kitchen ice machine with black buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#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 employee jackets stored on top of their soda boxes. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food prep not wearing hats. Operator had them put on hats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug control device stored over their dry goods. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the outside server sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.