THE MEADOWS PUB
5013 RINGWOOD MEADOW · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34235
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings along the wall of the cook line where the double oven is located. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings along floor by water heater and mop sink, near Walk-in cooler and Reach-in freezer. Observed approximately 45 rodent droppings along floor at dry storage area across from Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub marks in two places going up conduit towards ceiling, near double door oven. Observed rub marks along floor board near Reach-in freezer. Observed rub marks along water pipe at back bar. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-13-4Intermediate – Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, front bar. **Warning**
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed dismantled Hand wash sink between back bar and kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink, sanitizer bucket in Hand wash sink between back bar and cook area. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, back bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink, back bar. **Warning**
Basic 11
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents blowing onto cook line have hair and leaves collecting in them. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, cutting boards in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in dry storage near back bar. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. in poor repair. Per employee, the two ovens under the grill and griddle are inoperable. Water heater has rocks coming out the top of it. **Warning**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**
36-17-4Basic – Floor tiles missing, approximately 8 near dessert hooded Reach-in cooler. **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment, grease buildup all along wall at cook line and between equipment. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved to counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, back bar. **Warning**
36-70-4Basic – Objectionable odor in establishment, near walk-in cooler, mop sink area. **Warning**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, gaskets at dessert hooded Reach-in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 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.