APOLLONIA GRILL
4956 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03C-97-2High Priority – Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. The operator turned the broiler on. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored in non-food grade fan liners in the kitchen. The operator removed the dough from the bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw halibut stored over cook lamb in the reach in cooler near the hand sink on the cook line. Observed raw tuna stored over cooked beets in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled eggs (76F – Cold Holding)at room temperature on the cutting board nearest the wait station. Observed raw tuna (46F – Cold Holding); seafood salad (48F – Cold Holding) in the lower section of the reach in cooler nearest the wait station. The items had been held overnight. Observed butter (81F – Cold Holding) at room temperature on a table in the prep area. The operator stated the butter had been held over 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (76F – Cold Holding)at room temperature on the cutting board nearest the wait station. The operator discarded the eggs. Observed cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) Stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in another cold holding unit. Observed raw tuna (46F – Cold Holding); seafood salad (48F – Cold Holding) in the lower section of the reach in cooler nearest the wait station. The items had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tuna and seafood salad. Observed butter (81F – Cold Holding) at room temperature on a table in the prep area. The operator stated the butter had been held over 4 hours. The operator discarded the butter. Observed raw shrimp (51F – Cold Holding) in the low boy reach in on the cook line. The operator stated the shrimp was thawed approximately 1 hour prior. The operator placed ice on the shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored in the handwashing sink on the cook line.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items prepared on site not date marked in the walk in cooler. All items were prepared within 7 days.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles with no labels in the dish area and behind the bar.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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 cutting board at the reach in cooler near the hand sink on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of carrots and potatoes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the server station. The ice scoop was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from the handle of the bread drawer. Observed tongs stored hanging from the oven door on the cook line. The tongs were properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 69F standing water on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.