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ISLAND HOUSE TAP AND GRILL

5110 OCEAN BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3403001
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8540968
DBPR license6805259

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg Wash 75F cook discarded. Observed at reachin coolers on cook line Cold Holding Tuna 57F, Shredded Cheese 57F, Sour Cream 50F, HeavyCream 50F , Cooked Vegetables 49F, Beef 52F. Employee discarded tuna and operator will lower units and call for service. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed lobster package defrosting in hand wash sink. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Gave operator copies signed by employees. Emailed English and Spanish agreements to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at rear hand wash sink. Cook added. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed water on floor under front hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed oil on floor at kitchen entrance and soda boxes on floor near bathroom. 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 7, 2026 3:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.