STOTTLEMYER'S SMOKEHOUSE
19 EAST ROAD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 7 cans of marinara sauce, 1 can of beans, and 1 can of Italian pepperes that were dented/rusted. Operator set them aside for disposal.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat rice in the walk in cooler.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee clean with a dirty wiping cloth and then pick up clean utensils without changing gloves. Operator had employee change gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3lbs of reduced oxygen packed fish fully thawed without being removed from their packaging. Operator set fish aside for disposal.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front server area: Butter chips (75F – Cold Holding). Employee stated they had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Employee put them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 450ppm quat. Operator emptied out the bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front kitchen hand wash sink used to dump food.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on both ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup up on the top of the dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3lbs of reduced oxygen packed fish fully thawed without being removed from their packaging. Operator set fish aside for disposal. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee clothing articles stored above food in the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees cooking food whirl wearing watches. Operator had them remove their watches. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the sides of the cook line equipment.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on multiple food containers in the clean dishes area.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service items on the cook line not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 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.