STROKE'S SEAFOOD
2745 N OSPREY AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/2025. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Admin Complaint**
01A-09-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operator unable to verify source of raw oysters. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
01B-04-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 18 raw half shell oysters with no tag present in storage area reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled seasoning containers on cook line and dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand sink in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved the 3 compartment sink to a different room. It is now in same room as mop sink and there is no hand sink in this area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
01C-01-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 18 raw half shell oysters with no tag present in storage area reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce, tomatoes, and hard boiled eggs not date marked. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
Basic 7
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In food storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
32-12-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board grooved. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no hair restraint. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
51-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed as non-seating but has approximately 80 outdoor seats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-20: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.