GRILLSMITH 108
6240 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed water dripping from a portion of the ice machine soiled with a black mold like substance into the ice causing cross contamination. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine. The operator discarded the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near single-use to go containers and deli paper near the mop sink. The operator properly stored the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun at the end of the bar soiled with a black substance.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic pitcher and a wire whisk stored in the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator removed the items from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent in the supply storage area soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Container with no handle used to dispense flour in the prep area. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food prep area at the reach in cooler in front of the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers at the salad/dessert station. The operator removed the knife for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 the scoop handle used for sugar in the prep area not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use scoops for potato au gratin and cooked rice stored on soiled lids on the cook line. The operator properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Metal pans not properly air-dried – wet nesting in the prep area.
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holsters behind the bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:53 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.