Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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1298 N PALM AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3428196
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8700469
DBPR license6804442

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw salmon then the handle of the reach in cooler next to the cook line without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed the hand and sanitizer the reach in cooler handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at the hand washing sink in the bar area shut off. Manager stated the plumber had been contacted.

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 2 of the reach in coolers on the cook line torn.

#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. 2×3 foot hole in the wall under the hand washing sink in the bar area. 1×3 foot hole in the wall next to the hand washing sink in the bake shop. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.