Inspections: 25 small flying insects found at Sarasota County restaurant
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The following restaurants, food trucks and caterers, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Jan. 7-13 with zero violations:
Beachwalk Fitness Cafe, 9818 Beachwalk Drive, Englewood
Beef ‘O’ Brady's, 6581 E. S.R. 70, Bradenton
Brooklyn J's Downtown Eatz, 14710 FL Highway 64, Myakka City
Cafeteria Sabor Chapin, 2011 Fourth St., Sarasota
Casa De Campo Argentinian Food Inc., 3401 14th St. W., Bradenton
Courtside Cafe, 5303 Heron Creek Blvd., North Port
Domino's, 7353 University Parkway, Lakewood Ranch
Fam, 1837 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Flavorcraft Catering, 4425 Yacht Club Drive, Venice
Hot Dog Shoppe, 415 U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice
Jaxx Playbook Sports Bar & Grill, 1035 Hasko Road, Palmetto
North Port Subs, 13672 Tamiami Trail, North Port
Pascone's Ristorante, 5239 University Parkway, University Park
S&F Tamales Corp, 6008 15th St. E., Bradenton
Taco Bell, 19431 Times Circle, Venice
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 3406 Clark Road, Sarasota
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 Jan. 7-13:
3 Natives
309 N. Cattlemen Road Unit 6, Sarasota
Jan. 10
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Three total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Dishmachine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken, changed their gloves and touched the exterior of spice containers without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands, changed gloves and sanitized the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Bitia's Taqueria
3436 17th St., Sarasota
Jan. 10
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Nine total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried their hand on a soiled towel. Employee re-washed the hands and used paper towel to dry. **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 their phone then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. Employee handled the trash can then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed their hands without soap. Employee re-washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over tomatoes sauce in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Bitia's Taqueria
3436 17th St., Sarasota
Jan. 12
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Bogey's Sports Pub
652 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Jan. 10
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Twenty-four total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed broccoli in the keg cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over coleslaw in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork. **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 raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the reach-in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves touch their clothing then touch the food contact surface of in-use tongs with changing gloves. The operator replaced the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa (48F - cold holding); sour cream (46F - cold holding); cut lettuce (52F - cold holding); cooked beef (51F - cold holding); pizza sauce (50F - cold holding); shredded cheese (52F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (45F - cold holding); cooked chicken (50F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the above food products have been held for approximately three hours. The operator provided a temperature log stating an ambient temperature of 40F at approximately 8 a.m. The operator placed ice on the above food products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Bogey's Sports Pub
652 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Jan. 11
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery & Pizza
750 U.S. 41 Bypass N., Venice
Jan. 10
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eleven total violations, with three 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 dishwasher at bar area at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator has discontinued use of dishwasher and is using dishwasher in main kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 small flying insects at bar area dishwasher by chemicals and waste dump bucket. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemical cleaner on shelf above pizza prep table. Observed employee remove bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Kasa Sushi
4195 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Jan. 9
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Seven total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the beef above the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front bar cooler: shishimi (50F - cold holding); tuna (50F - cold holding). Operator stated food had been there for approximately two hours. Operator moved food to the kitchen reach-in cooler. Observed in the cook line make table: butter (51F - cold holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately two hours. Operator placed butter in a reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and drain cleaner stored on the same shelf as food items in the kitchen. Operator removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Kasa Sushi
4195 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Jan. 10
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Kobernick House Meat Kitchen
1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota
Jan. 10
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Three total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Chef placed the salmon below the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Panera Bread
6589 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Jan. 12
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Five total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee begin work after returning from outside then handle a clean single-service cup. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
High Priority - Frog, lizard or other insect found in chlorinator tank or water softener container which cross contaminates the water supply. Observed approximately 12 ants inside the water softener container located outside of the establishment. **Warning**
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 Jan. 7-13:
Basil’s Chicken & Ribs
5210 FL-64, Bradenton
Jan. 9
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Four total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 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**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler across from grill: potato salad (54F - cold holding); chicken salad (58F - cold holding); sour cream (52F - cold holding.) Person in charge stated that the food product in the reach-in cooler had been in there for approximately one hour and placed all food products in walk-in cooler. Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basil’s Chicken & Ribs
5210 FL-64, Bradenton
Jan. 10
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.
Three total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: License still expired. **Admin Complaint**
Dunkin’
812 62nd St. Circle E. #101, Bradenton
Jan. 9
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Nine total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese (53F - cold holding); cheese (48F - cold holding); egg burrito (47F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the product had been in the reach-in cooler across from handwashing sink in main kitchen area for approximately one hour and placed all items in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Dunkin’
812 62nd St. Circle E. #101, Bradenton
Jan. 10
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Mitaka Japanese Ramen House
6749 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Jan. 10
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Nine total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: duck (52F - cold holding); shrimp (62F - cold holding); chicken broth (52F - cold holding); egg noodles (52F - cold holding); ambient (60F - cold holding); ambient cooked broccoli (60F - cold holding); ambient pork dumpling (60F - cold holding); ambient octopus (60F - cold holding); ambient sprouts (60F - cold holding); ambient shrimp dumplings (60F - cold holding); ambient mixed miso (60F - cold holding); ambient garlic oil (60F - cold holding); ambient cooked mushroom oil (60F - cold holding); ambient milk (60F - cold holding); ambient butter (60F - cold holding); ambient seaweed salad (60F - cold holding); ambient cooked mushrooms (60F - cold holding.) Operator stated that the walk-in cooler was not working properly when they started work and the food was in the cooler overnight and for over four hours of being open. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: duck (52F - cold holding); shrimp (62F - cold holding); chicken broth (52F - cold holding); egg noodles (52F - cold holding); ambient (60F - cold holding); ambient cooked broccoli (60F - cold holding); ambient pork dumpling (60F - cold holding); ambient octopus (60F - cold holding); ambient sprouts (60F - cold holding); ambient shrimp dumplings (60F - cold holding); ambient mixed miso (60F - cold holding); ambient garlic oil (60F - cold holding); ambient cooked mushroom oil (60F - cold holding); ambient milk (60F - cold holding); ambient butter (60F - cold holding); ambient seaweed salad (60F - cold holding); ambient cooked mushrooms (60F - cold holding.) Operator stated that the walk-in cooler was not working properly when they started work and the food was in the cooler overnight and for over four hours of being open. **Warning**
Mitaka Japanese Ramen House
6749 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Jan. 11
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Inspections: 25 small flying insects found at Sarasota area restaurant
