ART OVATION HOTEL
1255 N PALM AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
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
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Sanitizer container was empty, chef replaced and primed the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Bartender handled their phone then clean equipment with washed their hands. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the hallway and the roof top bar area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.