Inspection Report

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CONNORS STEAK & SEAFOOD

3501 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3467632
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778629
DBPR license6805673

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at salad reach in cooler cold holding feta 47F, blue cheese 50F, in pull out drawers chicken 46F, kielbasa 47F, shrimp 46F, beef sandwich steaks 46F, hamburger 47F at reach in cooler by grill all temperatures taken on cook line. Front counter cold holding coleslaw 50F, goat cheese 49F **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed coffee cleaner next to coffee garnishes. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed chefs knife in hand sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair.Observed double door reach in cooler in front of expo not working and door taped.

#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensil's in water at 84F. Manager turned unit on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on cook line. Cook double bucketed sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.