PACIFIC COUNTER
4942 S TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 500 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 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 manual warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed raw salmon packaged onsite using reduced oxygen packaging in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spam musubi (76F – Cold Holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the musubi had been held for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked sweet potato noodles (57F – Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The noodles had been held for more than 24 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-house fermented kimchi (74F – Cold Holding) at room temperature in the prep area. The operator stated the kimchi was prepared approximately 2 hours prior. The operator does not have a HACCP plan for the kimchi. The operator placed the kimchi in the walk in cooler. Observed spam musubi (76F – Cold Holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the musubi had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the food. Observed cooked sweet potato noodles (57F – Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The noodles had been held for more than 24 hours. The operator discarded the noodles. Observed tapioca boba pearls (84F – Cold Holding) in the kitchen without time for public health control. The operator stated the boba pearls were prepared approximately 2 hours prior. The operator placed the pearls in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking access to the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw salmon packaged onsite using reduced oxygen packaging with no approved HACCP plan. Observed chicken cooked and packaged on site using reduced oxygen packaging with no approved HACCP plan Observed onsite fermented kimchi held at a temperature greater than 41F with no approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food prep table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee headphones and cell phone stored on a food prep table in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanizer buckets stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.