BONEFISH GRILL
3971 S TAMIAMI TR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator stated the rice had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the rice in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mashed potatoes (127F – Hot Holding) in the steam well on cook line. The operator voluntarily discarded the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use dessert utensils stored in 70F standing water. The operator turned on the heating element to heat the water. After 20 minutes the water was at 140F. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloths from underneath the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee handwashing signs in the men's and family restrooms. The operator provided the restrooms with handwashing signs. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area surrounding the nozzles at the soda machine soiled with a green mold-like substance.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in the walk-in-cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 11:57 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.