GEORGIES UTC
229 NORTH CATTLEMEN RD 69 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34243
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, 20 pounds of Grouper and 20 pounds of Salmon all held under reduced oxygen packaging nit frozen. Per operator fish was received fresh and packaged onsite. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 flies in the pantry station, underneath shelf near trash can and drain area. Observed approximately 20 small files behind bar area. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over raw and unwashed Brussel Sprouts. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches under reach in cooler in hallway, 3 live roaches coming out of coping at bottom of the wall behind the prep table in back hallway, 2 live roaches under food storage shelf in back hallway, 1 live roach under char grill on cooks line. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter held at 62F on cooks line. Employee removed butter and placed into reach in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD 40 stored above the ice machine. Operator removed chemicals **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to mop sink and no backflow vacuum present. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
03G-50-1Intermediate – Basic – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator using reduced oxygen packaging for raw beef held for greater than 48 hours with no approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Pietro Acco, hired more than 30 days prior as Sous chef and has no certified food manager training. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in back hallway storage. Observed food slicer soiled on the bottom of blade and the blade guide. Observed soiled waffle iron with grease buildup stored in back hallway **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. House made Caesar dressing not noted on menu as containing raw eggs. Discussed with operator the need to asterisk the animal derived foods requiring disclosure to the foot note of the consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in the dish machine area and the bar hand washing sink next to the glass storage area. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Operator already has call back I place form prior inspection. Repeat from 4/7/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has been provided Employee Health Reporting Agreement but they have not been completed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat from 04-07-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at hand washing sink. No soap available at hand sink behind bar next to dish machine. **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled and debris on top edge of ice machine door and a mold like substance inside on the ice cube tray drop. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 20 dead roaches under cook line, under cold holding units in hallway and under food storage shelves in hallway. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on floor. Case of raw shell eggs on floor. Case of limes stored on floor. Case of smoked salmon on floor. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand sink behind bar next to dish machine. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed tongs dipped in water and wiped with a soiled towel. **Warning**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed power tools stored on prep table next to food. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:44 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.