BIG CAT HABITAT & GULF COAST SANCTUARY
7101 PALMER BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the the grill top hot holding: Beef (125F – Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator turned up the heat on the grill top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the ground of the food truck. Operator placed the bucket on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof a food manger. Operator state that Sam S is their manager. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for the two employees Jared S and Ronald S working on the food truck. **Warning**
Basic 2
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for the employee hand wash sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:51 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.