NAPULE RESTAURANT
7129 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 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with pastry shells in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the pastry shells. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored over ready to eat leafy greens in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw lamb. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of WD-40 stored on a shelf above plastic freezer bags near the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the WD-40. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
05-07-4Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed the probe thermometer read under 200F in boiling water.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal strainer in the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator removed the strainer from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the solution in the three compartment sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at the front counter. The operator provided the handwashing sink with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. The operator lacked the knowledge to calibrate a probe thermometer. Educated the operator on proper calibration procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handles on the cook line.
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 preparation area on the cook line. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler at the end of the bar. The operator properly stored the personal food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ceiling fan guard missing in the dish area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
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 for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the dish area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:21 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.