ANITA'S RESTAURANT
441 S TAMIAMI TRL · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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 chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over waffle mix in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. Observed raw cracked egg mix stored over cooked lobster in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed raw sausage stored over cooked sausage in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above raw foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a cell phone then handle clean dishware without changing gloves and washing hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47F – Cold Holding); cooked ham (46F – Cold Holding); French onion soup (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (46F – Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The daily temperature check log recorded an ambient temperature of 39 in the morning. The operator will monitor temperatures. Observed egg salad (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been stored for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator moved the foods to another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
Basic 2
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer floor.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the prep area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.