EPICURE
1298 N PALM AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta in the in Reach in cooler right side of the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. Raw veal stored over cut and washed mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Employee removed the veal. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Approximately 10 live roaches under the reach in cooler on the pizza make line. Approximately 5 live roaches on a shelf next to clean pans in the bar area. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean bread boards in the expo area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 20 dead roaches under the pizza oven. Approximately 15 dead roaches around the hot water heater. Approximately 5 dead roaches under the equipment on the cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors under the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Floor under the dish machine. Floor in the bar area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the back kitchen and dry storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. 2×3 foot hole in the wall behind the hand washing sink at the bar area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:58 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.