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STOTTLEMYER'S SMOKEHOUSE

19 EAST ROAD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34240

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3481705
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8820468
DBPR license6805578

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 package of reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed without being removed from package. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter cook line respectively: Chicken (125F – Hot Holding); Beef (115F – Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned up both machines and removed the beef to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the triple sink. Operator had them rewash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 package of reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed without being removed from package. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep surfaces in the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers and single service cups not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.