Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SPEAKS CLAM BAR

29 N BLVD OF PRESIDENTS · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3474660
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8785657
DBPR license6805752

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 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

#3High Priority12A-14-4

High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. While setting tables in the dinning room a employee coughed into their hands then handled clean plates without washing their hands. Employee removed the plates to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 flying insects in the bar area next to the hand washing sink. Did not observe any flying insects landing on food or food contact areas. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Floor fan and knives stored in the hand washing sink in salad preparation area. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 2

#1Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing on the light in the dry storage area next to the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sinks on the left side of the cook line and the dishwasher room. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.