Inspections: Live roaches, rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota area restaurants
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Sarasota-Manatee best restaurant inspections
The following restaurants, food trucks or caterers, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Oct. 1-7 with zero violations:
The Breakfast Company, 8491 Cooper Creek Blvd. Unit 107, University Park
Five Guys, 17819 Tamiami Trail, North Port
German Food Trailer, 3466 Branch Creek Drive, Sarasota
Mimosa's, 1720 S. McCall Road Unit AB, Englewood
Original Wolfie's & Rascal House, 1420 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota
Tiki Island Concessions, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota
Vesuvio Wood Fired Pizza, 6592 Superior Ave., Sarasota
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill, 5313 19th St. E., Ellenton
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 Oct. 1-7:
Amore Restaurant
180 N. Lime Ave., Sarasota
Oct. 4
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side reach-in cooler on the cook line: grouper (46F - cold holding); chicken (45F - cold holding); heavy cream (45F - cold holding); cheese ravioli (45F - cold holding); shrimp (45F - cold holding); lobster (46F - cold holding); lamb (46F - cold holding); mussels (46F - cold holding). Operator stated it had been in there for a couple days while they were closed. Operator discarded food willingly. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach-in cooler on the cook line: grouper (46F - cold holding); chicken (45F - cold holding); heavy cream (45F - cold holding); cheese ravioli (45F - cold holding); shrimp (45F - cold holding); lobster (46F - cold holding); lamb (46F - cold holding); mussels (46F - cold holding). Operator stated it had been in there for a couple days while they were closed. Operator discarded food willingly. **Warning**
Bangkok Restaurant
4791 Swift Road, Sarasota
Oct. 2
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat sauces in a reach-in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging from shelving with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Clubhouse Main Dining Room
3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota
Oct. 5
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches next to the stand-up reach-in cooler on the cook line. Observed approximately 5 live roaches next to the ice machine in the kitchen. **Warning**
Clubhouse Main Dining Room
3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota
Oct. 6
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
Colombian Point Restaurant
402 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
Oct. 2
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
10 total violations, with 4 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. Employee reported to work and handed single-service gloves without first washing their hands. Employee discarded the gloves and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut and washed lettuce in the stand-up reach-in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of lime juice on a shelf in the dry storage area. Employee removed the cleaning fluid. **Corrected On-Site**
Curry Station B
3550 Clark Road, Sarasota
Oct. 4
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
14 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - cold holding); cooked chicken (46F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler near the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator stated the above items have been held less than 3 hours. The operator moved the items to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge
5459 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Oct. 5
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
18 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed no letter stating that the salmon was pellet-fed and farm-raised. **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at 60F cold holding on the kitchen prep table. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour and put them in a reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: shrimp (46F - cold holding); rice (47F - cold holding); raw eggs (60F - cold holding.) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour and put them in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge
5459 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Oct. 6
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Dunkin'
151 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Oct. 2
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings In electrical closet. Observed operator sweep and clean area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Dunkin'
151 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Oct. 3
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Francesco's
3662 Webber St., Sarasota
Oct. 4
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
11 total violations, with 3 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 dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. Operator switched to triple sink. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw eggs stored above cheese. Operator placed eggs below the cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler: chicken (50F - cold holding); sausage (49F - cold holding.) Could not determine when they went out of temp. Operator lowered cooler temp and placed the items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Healthy to Go
6568 Superior Ave., Sarasota
Oct. 4
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked buckwheat (48F - cold holding); yogurt with cooked carrots (49F - cold holding); cooked white beans (47F - cold holding); baba ganoush (46F - cold holding); hummus (46F - cold holding); grape leaves with cooked rice (48F - cold holding); tabbouleh salad (50F - cold holding); yogurt (45F - cold holding); cooked celery root (46F - cold holding); cooked eggplant (45F - cold holding); cooked artichokes (45F - cold holding); quinoa salad (46F - cold holding); cooked green beans (46F - cold holding); cooked lentils with beets (46F - cold holding); cooked black-eyed pea salad (46F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler at the front counter. The operator stated the above food items have been held in the unit for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the above items to another cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Italiano's
4191 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Oct. 2
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Instructed operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Admin Complaint**
J.R.'s Old Packinghouse Cafe
987 Packinghouse Road, Sarasota
Oct. 6
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Operator had them rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach-in cooler: chopped ham (55F - cold holding); sliced cheese (54F - cold holding.) Observed on the server counter: butter chips (70F - cold holding.) Operator stated the ham and cheese had been in there for approximately 1 hour and turned down the cooler. Operator stated the butter had been out for approximately 2 hours and put them in a reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
L'Olive Restaurant
1262 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice
Oct. 2
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner stored near wine bottles at the front counter. The operator properly stored the cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Maemi on 17th
3482 17th St., Sarasota
Oct. 3
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
10 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings between the wall and the reach-in cooler in the front counter area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings on a shelf on the cook line next to clean plates. **Warning**
Maemi on 17th
3482 17th St., Sarasota
Oct. 4
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
Owen's Fish Camp
6516 University Parkway, Sarasota
Oct. 6
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
12 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready-to-eat hard-boiled eggs in the walk-in cooler. Operator placed pork on the lower shelf. **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 eggs over raw shellfish in the walk-in cooler. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish in a reach-in cooler on the cook line, butter on the cook line, and cheese olives at the bar: butter (70F - cold holding); cheese olives (60F - cold holding); fish (53F - cold holding.) Operator stated that the food had been out for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed the butter and cheese olives in reach-in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Stella's Greek Cuisine
4783 Swift Road, Sarasota
Oct. 4
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
11 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over parmesan cheese in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw fish stored over cut lettuce in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
Sub 2 Go
5991 Cattleridge Blvd., Sarasota
Oct. 6
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
16 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the left side sandwich line: sliced tomatoes (56F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been there since the day before. Operator set them aside for disposal. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the sandwich make line: sliced tomatoes (56F - cold holding); shredded lettuce (55F - cold holding). Operator stated that the tomatoes had been there since the day before and that the lettuce had been out for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed the lettuce in a walk-in cooler and set aside the tomatoes for disposal. 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**
Super Buffet
5471 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Oct. 4
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
13 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator had company send him a letter of proof of farm-raised and pellet-fed salmon. **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 raw pork in the walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator killed the roach and cleaned the area. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: butter (83F - cold holding); shredded lettuce (72F - cold holding.) Operator had stated that the food had been out approximately 1 hour and placed food in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Super Buffet
5471 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Oct. 5
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Venice Island Coffee
200 Miami Ave. W., Venice
Oct. 6
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of pesticide spray under hand wash sink at front counter.
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 pitcher of creamer at self-service counter missing time mark. Employee stated creamer was placed at counter 3 hours prior. Observed employee mark time on pitch. Repeat 3-13-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle over clean equipment on counter at wait staff area.
Wink's Old Town Grill
451 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Oct. 2
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
13 total violations, with 2 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 machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack shell eggs and then remove glove and placed on new gloves. **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 Oct. 1-7:
China 1
3236 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach
Oct. 4
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
10 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of medicine stored on shelf over prep line. Operator moved bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ready-to-eat food stored directly on top of raw beef not commercially packaged in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shrimp stored directly on top of soy sauce bucket. Observed raw chicken stored directly over ready-to-eat produce.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cook line reach-in cooler roll top: beef (51F - cold holding); chicken (52F - cold holding); shrimp (51F - cold holding); pork strips (47F - cold holding.) Operator stated items were in reach-in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed ice on items in roll top. Garlic in oil (63F - cold holding) observed in bottom of reach-in cooler, operator moved to walk-in cooler. Operator placed call to repair company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
China 1
3236 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach
Oct. 5
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
DIY Boba Tea
3541 53rd Ave. W., Bradenton
Oct. 5
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler: raw shell eggs stored on grate shelf located over package of cream cheese.
Dunkin'/Baskin-Robbins
612 10th St. E., Palmetto
Oct. 5
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter on mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Gecko's Grill & Pub
4310 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton
Oct. 3
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler across from fryers raw fish over cooked pork and cut pickles. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge the handout. Person in charge removed the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area in salad make station. Employee put raw bacon on a pan with her hands with gloves, grabbed a clean plate and cut lettuce with her hand with gloves on and failed to remove soiled gloves, wash hands and put on clean gloves before changing tasks. Person in charge stopped employee and explained proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee voluntarily discarded cut clean lettuce and placed dish in dish room area. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area in salad make station. Employee put raw bacon on a pan with her hands with gloves, grabbed a clean plate and cut lettuce with her hand with gloves on and failed to remove soiled gloves, wash hands and put on clean gloves before changing tasks. Person in charge stopped employee and explained proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee voluntarily discarded cut clean lettuce and placed dish in dish room area. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mean Deans Local Kitchen
6059 26th St. W., Bradenton
Oct. 6
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved alternative operating procedure. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line, employee grabbed cooked tortilla shells with bare hands for ready to eat. Educated person in charge on bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded tortilla. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler next to grill in main kitchen area raw fish over whipped cream and cooked crab. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw fish from ROP. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler basil cream sauce date marked 9/24/23. Educated person in charge on exceeding 7 days with TCS food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food item. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach-in cooler pico de gallo 51F, Caesar dressing 53F, sour cream 51F, artichokes 51F, butter 51F, black bean soup 47F, lobster soup 47F, cream of broccoli soup 47F, vodka sauce 48F, clam chowder 46F, au jus 50F, basil cream sauce 51F, mashed potatoes 46F, cheese sauce 48F, orange cream sauce 50F, lobster cream sauce 48F, grits 47F, vegetable stock 49F, spinach dip 46F, escargot 51F, chicken 47F, ricotta cheese 49F, cole slaw 48F, macaroni and cheese 47F, cooked ribs 48F, butter 48F, filet mignon 48F, seafood 47F, chicken 46F, homemade ranch 48F, homemade Parmesan dressing 47F, homemade horseradish sauce 48F, fresh mozzarella 48F, Gouda 47F, Asiago cheese 47F, cream cheese 46F, blue cheese crumbles 48F, goat cheese 48F, American cheese 47F, ham 48F, cheddar 47F, Swiss 47F, homemade bread pudding 46F, cooked rice 47F, raw bacon 47F, shell eggs 47F. Person in charge stated the food product was in the walk-in cooler longer than 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler pico de gallo 51F, Caesar dressing 53F, sour cream 51F, artichokes 51F, butter 51F, black bean soup 47F, lobster soup 47F, cream of broccoli soup 47F, vodka sauce 48F, clam chowder 46F, au jus 50F, basil cream sauce 51F, mashed potatoes 46F, cheese sauce 48F, orange cream sauce 50F, lobster cream sauce 48F, grits 47F, vegetable stock 49F, spinach dip 46F, escargot 51F, chicken 47F, ricotta cheese 49F, cole slaw 48F, macaroni and cheese 47F, cooked ribs 48F, butter 48F, filet mignon 48F, seafood 47F, chicken 46F, homemade ranch 48F, homemade Parmesan dressing 47F, homemade horseradish sauce 48F, fresh mozzarella 48F, Gouda 47F, Asiago cheese 47F, cream cheese 46F, blue cheese crumbles 48F, goat cheese 48F, American cheese 47F, ham 48F, cheddar 47F, Swiss 47F, homemade bread pudding 46F, cooked rice 47F, raw bacon 47F, shell eggs 47F. Person in charge stated the food product was in the walk-in cooler longer than 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
Restaurant Edelweiss
611 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton
Oct. 3
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
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 dish machine sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge changed sanitizer chemical container and retested at 50ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Restaurante Guatemala 2
5604 15th St. E., Bradenton
Oct. 6
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
17 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler in back kitchen area: raw fish, raw beef and raw chicken over ready-to-eat tomato salsa. Person in charge removed raw beef, raw fish and raw pork. Educated person in charge and printed and emailed safe refrigerator storage handout. **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 in reach-in cooler in back kitchen area: raw chicken over raw beef and raw pork. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed a copy of handout to person in charge. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in back area of main kitchen across from reach-in freezer: two live cockroaches. **Warning**
High Priority - Shell egg in use or stored with cracks or broken shell egg. Person in charge discarded raw shell egg. Stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach-in cooler: raw beef (52F - cold holding); raw chicken (51F - cold holding); raw pork (48F - cold holding); cheese (47F - cold holding); raw fish (48F - cold holding); cream (48F - cold holding); cooked tomato salsa (52F - cold holding); raw shell eggs (51F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed a copy. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler: raw beef (52F - cold holding); raw chicken (51F - cold holding); raw pork (48F - cold holding); cheese (47F - cold holding); raw fish (48F - cold holding); cream (48F - cold holding); cooked tomato salsa (52F - cold holding); raw shell eggs (51F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed a copy. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
High Priority - Chemical improperly stored in back kitchen area by electrical panel over reach-in freezer. Person in charge removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Inspections: Live roaches, rodent droppings close Sarasota restaurants
