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5471 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3396444
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8517606
DBPR license6805244

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate0 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 4

#1High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of painkiller stored over the cook line make table. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in the hibachi area reach in cooler. Operator placed eggs on the iced cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High 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 beef stored over raw salmon in the the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left standing reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (54F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (54F – Cold Holding); Beef (52F – Cold Holding); Ambient (54F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been put there approximately 1hr ago. Operator placed food into the walk in cooler and called a repairman. Observed on the counter of the kitchen: Cooked noodles (52F – Cold Holding) Operator stated it has been out for approximately 45minutes. Operator placed the noodles in the make table cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a employee use a handwash sink to fill a container and rinse off and utensil. Operator informed the employee on not to do that. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled in the warewashing area. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.