SARASOTA FOOD PLUS BEER
5436 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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. Observed the dishwasher machine at 00ppm chlorine. Operator switched out the buckets and remeasured at 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat coleslaw underneath. Operator removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
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 cook line: Cooked onions (72F – Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed item in a walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle in the dishwashing area with chemical inside unlabeled. Operator labeled the bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two single service cups used as scoops for seasoning in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the establishment.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee apron stored on top of soda boxes in the dry storage area. Operator removed the apron. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops making contact with food in containers of flour in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to rolls on the cook line. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the inside walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:07 PM.
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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.