Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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2224 GULF GATE DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3384630
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8480124
DBPR license6801960

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean food storage containers stored on soiled shelving in the dish area.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the onions. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-01-5

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 used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in freezer door gasket soiled with a black substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.