THE LUNCHBOX SARASOTA
1909 NORTHGATE BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods.
Intermediate 1
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser 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. Observed on site vacuum sealed Gorgonzola cheese and and pre cooked and sliced Turkey and roast beef without an approved HACCP plan. Gave operator the necessary website to approve their written HACCP plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop up flour and sugar in the kitchen area. Employee removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones and speakers stored next to food and food prep items on the prep table. Operator removed phone and speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed a missing hot water handle at the prep sink in the kitchen.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug in the shared plaza dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:12 PM.
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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.