Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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6507 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3484101
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8829404
DBPR license6804471

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored near Old Bay seasoning in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemical. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging near clean glassware behind the outside bar. The operator properly stored the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth quaternary solution over 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door of the ice machine soiled with a mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath kitchen equipment on the cook line soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under food containers on top of the chicken reach in cooler. The operator removed the wet cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the salad station. Observed standing water/beer open the bottom of the keg cooler behind the bar.

#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from the walk in cooler fan unit.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.