Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EPICURE

1298 N PALM AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3295465
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8175553
DBPR license6804442

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 31, 2022 2:16 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 1, 2022 8:42 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Warning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the back kitchen and dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. 2×3 foot hole in the wall behind the hand washing sink at the bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.