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THE SERVING SPOON

1825 S OSPREY AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3495482
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8866309
DBPR license6803597

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 1 light not shielded in back kitchen area.

#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in pan in sink without running water defrosting. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.