Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RED PLUM

7119 S TAMIAMI TRL STE F · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3325508
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8344762
DBPR license6803956

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw fish stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator provided paper towels to the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator provided soap to the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ethan Gou with no food handlers training.

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handles used as scoops in multiple food items in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the soda station. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between the reach in cooler and a food prep table on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops for rice stored in 76F standing water. The operator removed the scoops for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the light bulb in the walk in cooler with no shield.

#6Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and bleach mixed together in the kitchen. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with a chlorine solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.