Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EPICURE

1298 N PALM AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3338056
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357315
DBPR license6804442

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#3High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager Stopped using the machine and called the technician. Technician arrived and corrected the sanitizer before the end of the inspection, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then cleaned equipment with washing their hands. Employee sanitized the equipment and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs had been stored at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee ran their gloved hand across a soiled gasket then handled a clean pizza peel without changing their gloves and washing hands. Employee removed the pizza peel to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a dry storage rack in the bake shop. Employee removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked with the last day served. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer head in the bake shop soiled.

#10Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Basic 2

#1Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. 1×3 foot hole in the wall next to the hand washing sink in the bake shop. 2×3 foot hole in the wall under the hand washing sink in the bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler in the pizza make line soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.