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3550 S OSPREY AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3394637
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8511107
DBPR license6802275

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 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 2

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed bar dishwashing machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. Use kitchen dishwashing machine until corrected. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over sliced cucumbers and pastry. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired manager Charles Robbin's 1/9/24 and no other certified manager on duty. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and debris on floor and wall next to range and shelf under flat top grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.