Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HOOTERS

6507 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3375064
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8446968
DBPR license6804471

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray chemical stored hanging on a rack with open bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink behind the outside bar. The operator provided the hand sink with soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Cups not properly air-dried – wet nesting near the soda dispenser at the wait station on the cook line.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the equipment on the cook line.

#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – 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 product. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in front of the beer walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.