STOTTLEMYER'S SMOKEHOUSE
19 EAST ROAD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 cans of ketchup dented at the seams. Observed 2 cans of marinara sauce dented at the seams. Employees removed cans for refund.
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw ground beef and then clean equipment without changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken salad(55F – Cold Holding); Feta (52F – Cold Holding); Sliced Pepper-jack cheese (48F – Cold Holding); Turkey (55F – Cold Holding); Cooked veggies (49F – Cold Holding); Shredded pepper-jack cheese (51F – Cold Holding) Manager stated all items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded all items. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken salad(55F – Cold Holding); Feta (52F – Cold Holding); Sliced Pepper-jack cheese (48F – Cold Holding); Turkey (55F – Cold Holding); Cooked veggies (49F – Cold Holding); Shredded pepper-jack cheese (51F – Cold Holding) Manager stated all items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer and slicer shield. Observed can opener blade and blade holder with black mold like buildup.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand-wash sinks located on the left of the cook line and the to go area. Employees removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand-wash sink in front of kitchen entrance. Employees put out more paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up on the interior of the kitchen ice machine.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored next to hand-wash sink. Employees moved dish ware. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks and wooden cutting boards on the front prep line and cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelving units in the dry storage area and bag/box soda area rusted.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect light stored over a sandwhich press on a prep table in the kitchen. Manager removed insect light. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of smoker oven on the cook line with black mold like build up on the bottom.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ground beef, black beans, and Mac n cheese stored in the walk in cooler uncovered. Employee covers all items. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black mold like build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.