THE GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
7253 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee re-washed hands with soap prior engaging in food preparation or handling clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared on site date marked 7/11 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the cheese has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator properly stored the cheese for cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fryer baskets stored in the handwashing sink near the cook line. The operator removed the fryer baskets. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 5
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead large roach underneath the dishmachine. Observed 4 dead large roaches in the dry storage area. The operator properly cleaned and discarded the roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door hinge for the chest style reach in freezer in disrepair.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the dishmachine.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with a black mold-like substance in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.