MORTONS GOURMET MARKET
1924 SOUTH OSPREY AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose under hand wash sink near dishwashing machine.
Intermediate 2
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed soap dispenser not working by hand wash sink next to dishwashing machine. Employee corrected by replacing batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed bottle on cart by dishwashing machine unlabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container used as scoop in rice bin in dry storage. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal hotel pans on storage shelf wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed shrimp defrosting in standing water. Chef turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:58 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.