CORK & KALE
6231 LAKE OSPREY DR · SARASOTA · Manatee County · FL 34240
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-02-4High Priority – Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed a copper mug stored behind bar with no protective lining. Operator discarded mug. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of Beef stew and 2 cans of Chicken noodle soup with dented/rusted rims and seams. Operator removed from circulation and set aside for disposal. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front kitchen area: Butter chips (80F – Cold Holding) Operator had stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator put butter chips in a reach in cooler. Observed in 2nd walk in cooler: Sliced melons (48F – Cold Holding) Operator disposed of melons. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed : Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm)
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator a copy of the vomit clean up plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large boxes blocking the hand-wash sink in the dry storage area.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning fluid stored in bar area.
Basic 15
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the ware-wash machine.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles made of non-smooth and not easily cleanable materials used through the ware washing, kitchen, and dry storage areas. Operator is in the process of switching them out.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the standing reach in cooler/freezer area to the left of the cook line.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile water damage in the ware wash and dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on the cook line with cut marks making them no longer cleanable.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven door handle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle stored in bulk flour bin in dry storage across from ice machine. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of salamander above the kitchen line with a soiled black substance and food debris.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign at the bar hand wash sink and the restrooms.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters on the cook line. Observed food debris build up on reach in cooler gaskets on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food containers stored in the back kitchen.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go containers stored not stored inverted. Operator flipped to go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with black mold like build up.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like build up in the dishwashing area to the right of the dishwashing machine.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in a bucket with water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.