13 Sarasota-Bradenton restaurants get high-priority violations, 5 ace inspections
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The following restaurants, food trucks or caterers, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Aug. 27-Sept. 2 with zero violations:
Big Dogs Catering, 8255 Legacy Blvd., Bradenton
Crave Kitchens, 6609 Superior Ave., Sarasota
McDonald’s, 6103 U.S. Hwy 301 N., Ellenton
Paletería y Heladeria Mexicana, 1308 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto
Rollin' Wrappers LLC, 3413 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Sarasota County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections Aug. 27-Sept. 2:
Coffee Cafe
812 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Sept. 1
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage in reach-in cooler over deli meats, cheeses and strawberries. Observed operator move raw sausage to bottom or reach-in cooler for proper storage. Repeat 1-31-23. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed eggs, hash browns and butter on counter at cooks line not time marked. Operator stated items had been out for 20 minutes. Operator cooked and served eggs and hash browns and returned butter to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Kompose
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota
Aug. 31
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
16 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter area: Butter chips (65F - cold holding); cream cheese (46F - cold holding); milk (60F - cold holding); sliced cheese (50F - cold holding). Operator stated that the food had been out for approximately two hours. Operator placed food in the reach-in cooler, and emailed operator a time as a public health control sheet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles containing cleaning chemicals stored with ready to eat food. Operator removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Mama Leone's
2300 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Aug. 28
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.
9 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed raw clams 45F cold holding; sliced provolone cheese 47F cold holding; cooked chicken 51F cold holding; cooked veal 48F cold holding; raw scallops 52F cold holding; chicken base wine sauce 52F cold holding; marinara sauce 52F cold holding; cooked peppers 50F cold holding in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed raw chicken 50F cold holding; raw salmon 49F cold holding; raw grouper 51F cold holding; raw calamari 45F cold holding; raw shrimp 47F cold holding; cooked clams 47F cold holding; cooked mussels 49F cold holding in the reach in cooler on the right hand side of the cook line. Observed Cooke scallops 48F cold holding; cooked calamari 50F cold holding; cut romaine lettuce 59F cold holding in the salad prep reach in cooler. All of the above items have been held in the cold holding units overnight. Observed cut tomatoes 37F cold holding; cooked beef 40 cold holding; raw calamari 42F cold holding in the reach in cooler on the left of the cook line. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed raw clams 45F cold holding; sliced provolone cheese 47F cold holding; cooked chicken 51F cold holding; cooked veal 48F cold holding; raw scallops 52F cold holding; chicken base wine sauce 52F cold holding; marinara sauce 52F cold holding; cooked peppers 50F cold holding in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed raw chicken 50F cold holding; raw salmon 49F cold holding; raw grouper 51F cold holding; raw calamari 45F cold holding; raw shrimp 47F cold holding; cooked clams 47F cold holding; cooked mussels 49F cold holding in the reach in cooler on the right hand side of the cook line. Observed Cooke scallops 48F cold holding; cooked calamari 50F cold holding; cut romaine lettuce 59F cold holding in the salad prep reach in cooler. All of the above items have been held in the cold holding units overnight. Observed cut tomatoes 37F cold holding; cooked beef 40 cold holding; raw calamari 42F cold holding in the reach in cooler on the left of the cook line. **Admin Complaint**
Mama Leone's
2300 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Sept. 1
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Sushi Bay Kitchen & Sake Bar
3957 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
Aug. 28
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
15 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine towel bucket at 0 ppm on sushi line.
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Nonexempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Observed salmon without parasite destruction letter. **Warning**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in nonfood- grade to-go bags in chest freezer and walk-in cooler.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over iceberg lettuce in walk-in cooler.
Sushi Bay Kitchen & Sake Bar
3957 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
Aug. 31
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Wally's Pour House
1730 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Aug. 28
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions on counter at cooks line 57F. Employee stated he had removed them from reach-in cooler 30 minutes prior. Observed employee return onions to reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 40 minutes later 40F **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on bar above container of silverware rolled in paper napkins. Observed employee move chemical spray bottle. Repeat 7-10-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Wendy's
1627 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
Sept. 1
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked shell eggs and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for approximately 6 seconds. Operator had employee rewash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line: Strawberry ice cream (50F - cold holding); sliced cheese (50F - cold holding). Operator stated the food had been out for approximately two hours. Operator placed food in the walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Manatee County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections Aug. 27-Sept. 2:
Bonefish Grill
7456 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Aug. 31
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication stored with single service condiment cups in bin on top of microwave. Employee removed medication. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed six dented cans on bottom rim of hearts of palm on dry storage shelf. Operator removed cans from shelf to return for credit. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler: Milk (49F - cold holding); crab cake (48F - cold holding); swordfish (49F - cold holding); feta (48F - cold holding) at approximately 12:15 pm. Operator stated walk-in cooler was approximately 36F at approximately 9:30 am. Advised operator to open walk-in freezer and add ice to TCS foods. Operator placed call to repair company. **Warning**
Bonefish Grill
7456 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Sept. 1
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
China One
5627 14th St. W. Ste. I, Bradenton
Aug. 28
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employees using cell phone with gloves on and started food preparation and failed to wash hands and change gloves. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing and emailed person in charge the handout. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef steak in walk-in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Educated person in charge on safe food storage and emailed handout. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach-in cooler across from wok station, cooked pork (52F - cold holding); raw beef steak (51F - cold holding); cooked chicken (53F - cold holding); cooked shrimp (54F - cold holding); raw shrimp (56F); krab meat (55F - cold holding). Person in charge stated the food product had been in cooler since 8/27/23. Educated person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge discarded all items and called for repair. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler across from wok station, cooked pork (52F - cold holding); raw beef steak (51F - cold holding); cooked chicken (53F - cold holding); cooked shrimp (54F - cold holding); raw shrimp (56F); krab meat (55F - cold holding). Person in charge stated the food product had been in cooler since 8/27/23. Educated person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge discarded all items and called for repair. **Warning**
China One
5627 14th St. W. Ste. I, Bradenton
Aug. 31
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Dunkin'
5601 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Sept. 1
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
13 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee failed to dry hands after washing and handled single service cup. Employee discarded cup. Employee washed and dried hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High 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. Employee handled broom and dustpan then single-service cups without washing hands. Employee discarded cup and washed hands. Employee handled their phone then handled single-service cups (approximately 6 cups). Employee discarded cups and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Ghost Street Kitchen
8004 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Sept. 1
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves exchange items with customer at front counter, remove gloves, then put on new gloves to handle pasta. Advised employee that in between tasks hands must be washed then new gloves put on. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink spray hose hanging lower than flood rim.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler #1: Cut leafy greens (47F - cold holding); feta (47F - cold holding); chicken (47F - cold holding); diced tomatoes (46F - cold holding); spaghetti (45F - cold holding). Operator adjusted thermostat, ambient air temperature at 38F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Ni Chana Ni Juana #2
2420 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton
Aug. 28
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in three compartment sink. Educated employee on handwashing procedures and emailed a copy. Employee washed hands with soap in handwashing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Pierre's Eatery
5461 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton
Aug. 31
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
16 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat cut produce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Sushi Hana
4274 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Aug. 31
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
16 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High 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. Observed in back kitchen area across from three compartment sink dish machine tested at 10 ppm. Person in charge set up three CS and tested at 100ppm and call for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in main kitchen area. Educated person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw fish over soy sauce. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to person in charge. Person in charge removed raw fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over shell eggs. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to person in charge. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Inspections: Sarasota-Bradenton restaurants high-priority violations
