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OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY

9105 MIDNIGHT PASS RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3321559
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340809
DBPR license6800196

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reachin cooler to the left of stove tops when facing cold holding Cold Holding Octopus 50F, Tuna 49F, Cut Lettuce 49F, Seaweed Salad 49F Person in charge iced product. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed 3 hose bibs without vacuum breaker.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate11-01-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).Lrinted at inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.Printed and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed no current seating license available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed chef knife in water 77F .Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.