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TURMERIC INDIAN BAR & GRILL

1001 COCOANUT AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3470500
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8781497
DBPR license6806027

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate1 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 5

#2High Priority01B-28-5

High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked lamb stored in walk in cooler #1 with a date mark of 7/14. Manager discarded the lamb. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#3High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the garbage can then the exterior of a pan of food. Employees washed their hand and sanitized the exterior of the pan. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw lamb in walk in cooler #2. Manager placed the lamb over the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked lamb stored in walk in cooler #1 with a date mark of 7/14. Manager discarded the lamb. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two hose bibs on the left side of the cook line.

Basic 1

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine on the 2nd floor soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.