SANDCASTLE RESTAURANT
1540 BEN FRANKLIN DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine . Sanitizer solution bucket was empty, manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard over the pastries on the buffet line. Manager removed the pastries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from the wait station area in the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at the hand washing sink next to the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 2
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in cooler on the shelves and exterior of sealed boxes of food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several food containers/pans in the clean storage area in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.