PHO 101
6125 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
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 3
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in a non-food grade plastic container in the dry storage area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kimchi (51F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the kimchi has been held for approximately 3 hours. Other potentially hazardous foods in the cooler are at proper cold holding temperatures. The operator will monitor the temperature of the kimchi. Observed cooked shrimp spring rolls (51F – Cold Holding) at the server expo line. The operator stated the spring rolls have been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the spring rolls in another cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a vaping device stored on a shelf above a reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed bottles of hand sanitizer stored on a shelf near packets of tamarind in the dry stored area. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food on the cook line. The operator discarded the brush. **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 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the dry storage area. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on the floor underneath the chemical storage shelving. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath shelving in the dry storage area. The operator properly cleansed and discarded the dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in coolers at the end of the cook line.
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the cook line. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the hand sink at the entrance to the cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris.
29-20-5Basic – Very slow draining water in handwash sink at the entrance to the cook line.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.