ART OVATION HOTEL
1255 N PALM AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Operator called the technician technician arrived before the end of the inspection new reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4High 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 picked a item of the floor then handled a clean pan without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut and washed onions in the walk-in cooler. Chef removed the chicken.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lamb broth stored in the walk-in cooler dated 9/23. Chef discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Lamb broth stored in the walk-in cooler dated 9/23. Chef discarded the items.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean pans in the back preparation area. Chef removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon lox on the menu has no identifier. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
27-17-4Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand washing sink in the employee bathroom.
Basic 1
03G-54-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment using ROP for frozen fish and raw and cooked foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:58 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.