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5471 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
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 4
01D-08-5High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator had company send him a letter of proof of farm raised and pellet fed salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator killed the roach and cleaned the area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (83F – Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (72F – Cold Holding). Operator had stated that the food had been out approximately 1 hr and placed food in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front kitchen hand wash sink. Operator put a new roll there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals throughout the kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the left side ice machine. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach on the floor of the back soda storage area. Operator disposed of it and cleaned the area. **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open glass in the kitchen. Operator had employee dispose of drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone charger on top of ketchup packets. Operator removed charger. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the walk in freezers fan covers. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the left side walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:30 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.