ART OVATION HOTEL
1255 N PALM AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
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 3
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Establishment packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging for raw thawed grouper, tuna and snapper. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Establishment packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging for raw thawed grouper, tuna and snapper. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean equipment on a preparation table in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the employee bathroom. Chef placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in cooler in the salad make area. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the preparation area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:22 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.