KNICKS TAVERN
1818 S OSPREY AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 8 live roaches in oven on cook line. Employee stated they do not use that oven. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed no activity of roaches. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
53A-02-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed no certified manager **Time Extended**
Basic 3
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed between dishwashing machine and kitchen wall, coving damaged. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed soiled floor under cooking equipment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed debris on floor next to convection oven **Time Extended**
38-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 light fixtures not shielded above expo line and dishwashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:52 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.