MATTISON'S 41
7275 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked meatballs (51F – Cooling); southwest chicken soup (50F – Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the above items were prepared the day before. The operator discarded the meatballs and reheated the soup. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of artichokes in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the artichokes. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm due to empty container of chlorine solution. The operator replaced with a full container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked vegetables in the stand up reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meatballs (51F – Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the meatballs were prepared the day before. The operator discarded the meatballs. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored hanging from bottle rack behind the bar. Operator properly stored the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for rice, sugar, and lentils in the dry store age area. The operator removed the containers from the food products. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employee removed the watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the knife holder and wall in the kitchen. The operator removed the knives for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use scoop stored in 82F standing water at the wait station. The operator removed the scoop from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
33-30-4Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed furniture, building components, and wood pallets in the dumpster area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe at the handwashing sink in the pastry area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.