STROKE'S SEAFOOD
2745 N OSPREY AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticides stored in the dry storage area away from food. Operator removed pesticides. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High 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 beef in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator placed beef above chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the outside hose bibb.
Intermediate 7
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a plan to post. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rusted shelving for the dry storage food area.
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for their chlorine three compartment sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave an extra copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
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 personal items stored above clean dishes in the ware washing area
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not on the license.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items on the floor of the kitchen and storage area. Operator placed cases on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:35 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.