THE GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
7253 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cut onions in the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52F – Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line Observed pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F – Cold Holding) in double containers in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator placed the above foods in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 3
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door for the reach in freezer in dry storage in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of the reach-in-cooler near the cook line.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in the outdoor mop sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:46 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.