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5471 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
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 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of garbanzo beans, 1 can of pizza sauce, and 1 can of mushrooms dented in the back dry storage area. Operator set them aside for disposal. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer and soap stored next to food in the right side server station and in a container above the cook line. Operator removed the cleaners. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth sanitizer at 300ppm chlorine. Operator emptied out the buckets. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Bin Lin 2/7/24 through ServSafe
Basic 3
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 coats stored above food in the back dry storage area. Operator removed the coats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee on the cook line with no hair restraint. Operator had the employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a serving ladle stored in 84F degrees water. Operator emptied the container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.