ANITA'S RESTAURANT
441 S TAMIAMI TRL · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of garbanzo beans in the dry storage area. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of eggplant purée in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the canned foods. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a bucket containing a chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm stored over reach in cooler drawers on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm and properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer off by approximately 20F.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad held for more than 24 hours not date marked. Observed Krab salad held for more than 24 hour not date marked. The operator placed date marks on the above items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and backpacks hanging on a rack with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the handwashing sink faucet in the prep area in disrepair.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the solution. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:20 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.