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6559 GATEWAY AVENUE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3378330
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8458299
DBPR license6802489

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee dry a clean in-use knife on a soiled apron. The employee cleaned and sanitized the in-use knife. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced bread in the reach in cooler near the chest freezer in the prep area. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked potatoes date marked 11/21 in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Observed cut tomatoes date marked 11/20 in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dishes in the handwashing sink in the prep area. The operator removed the dishes from the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle used for pancake mix stored in 73F standing water. The operator discarded the water and cleaned and sanitized the ladle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.