Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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1298 N PALM AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3391154
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8500290
DBPR license6804442

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp stored over cooked ham in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Chef removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the bar/pizza make area soiled under all equipment.

#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Uncovered containers of sauces stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the sauces. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Approximately 2×3 foot hole in the wall under the hand washing sink in the bar area. Approximately 1×3:foot hole in the wall next to the hand washing sink in the bake shop area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.