Inspections: Rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota area restaurant
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Sarasota-Manatee best restaurant inspections
The following restaurants or food trucks, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Oct. 15-21 with zero violations:
Bigg Dogg BBQ, 6132 15th St. E., Bradenton
Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Road, Sarasota
Cunituni, 2245 Bee Ridge Road Unit A, Sarasota
Figaro Bistro, 1944 Hillview St., Sarasota
Irma's Tacos, Craft Beer & Tequila Bar, 3080 Fruitville Commons Blvd. Unit 100, Sarasota
Shipwrecked Bar & Grill, 576 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey
Siesta Mud, 3413 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Tropical Kitchen & Grill, 7116 85th St. Ct. E., Bradenton
Two Roosters Fusion, 918 S. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Village Green Golf Club, 3500 Pembrook Drive, 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 Oct. 15-21:
Bohemios Wine & Beer Tapas Bar
3246 Clark Road, Sarasota
Oct. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
13 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine stored in the stand-up reach-in cooler next to food to be served to the public. The operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of ketchup in the dry storage area. The operator segregated the can for return. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Observed red peppers with mold-like growth in the stand-up reach-in cooler near the rear exit. See stop sale. The operator discarded the peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over ready-to-eat Serrano ham in the reach-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw calamari. **Corrected On-Site**
Chaz 51 Steakhouse
549-553 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass N., Venice
Oct. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
13 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe hand on soiled apron then hand clean plates. **Warning**
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed wait staff handling soiled dishes then pick up and serve plated. **Warning**
China One
12189 Mercado Drive, Venice
Oct. 19
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
14 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed large plastic nonfood-grade shipping container used to store raw pork on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs, chicken, shrimp and beef over containers of sauces, cooked chicken and prepared vegetables in walk-in cooler. Repeat 4-28-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Clasico Italian Chophouse
1341 Main St., Sarasota
Oct. 19
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
10 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pizza sauce (50F - cooling); Bolo sauce (55F - cooling) Stored in the walk-in cooler in covered five-gallon containers with a date mark of 10/18. Chef stated the items were placed in the walk-in cooler on 10/18 to cool. Chef discarded the sauces. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee rewashed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell mussels stored over ready-to-eat sauces in the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the mussels. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pizza sauce (50F - cooling); Bolo sauce (55F - cooling.) Stored in the walk-in cooler in covered 5 gallon containers with a date mark of 10/18. Chef stated the items were placed in the walk-in cooler on 10/18 to cool. Chef discarded the sauces.
Clasico Italian Chophouse
1341 Main St., Sarasota
Oct. 20
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Dunkin'
13140 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
Oct. 20
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Evie's Tavern on The Range
4725 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Oct. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
10 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 at inside bar 0 ppm. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 lbs. ham at 48F in walk-in cooler with a Wednesday date mark. Manager discarded. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham on bakers rack date marked 5 days earlier at 48F, walk-in cooler ambient at 47F. Manager stated refrigerator service is on way. Manager opened freezer door and ambient was 41F during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Evie's Tavern on The Range
4725 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Oct. 17
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
The Field Club
1400 Field Road, Sarasota
Oct. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
15 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed copper beverage cups with no liner at the bar. The operator discontinued the use of the copper cups. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over salad dressing in the reach-in cooler at the salad station. The operator properly stored the raw tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed French onion soup date marked 10/2 in the walk-in cooler. The operator discarded the soup. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed French onion soup date marked 10/2 in the walk-in cooler. The operator discarded the soup.
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw halibut (51F - cold holding) in the pull-out drawer cooler date marked 10/13. The operator discarded the halibut. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw halibut (51F - cold holding) in the pull-out drawer cooler date marked 10/13. The operator discarded the halibut. **Corrected On-Site**
Goichi's Sushi Cafe
4563 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Oct. 19
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
9 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in rear hand wash sink and approximately 6 rodent droppings on top of sauce bucket.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp hot holding at 107F for approximately 20 minutes. Operator reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
Green Zebra Cafe
476 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota
Oct. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 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. Dishmachine sanitizer reading 00 ppm chlorine. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three-compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager adjusted the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Mattison's Forty-One
7275 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Oct. 17
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
16 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked meatballs (51F - cooling); Southwest chicken soup (50F - cooling) in the walk-in cooler. The operator stated the above items were prepared the day before. The operator discarded the meatballs and reheated the soup. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of artichokes in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the artichokes. **Corrected On-Site**
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 chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm due to empty container of chlorine solution. The operator replaced with a full container. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked vegetables in the stand-up reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meatballs (51F - cooling) in the walk-in cooler. The operator stated the meatballs were prepared the day before. The operator discarded the meatballs. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored hanging from bottle rack behind the bar. Operator properly stored the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Pho 101
6125 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Oct. 20
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
13 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 stored over tofu in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed liquid soap stored over dry noodles in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Rosemary & Thyme
511 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota
Oct. 19
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked pasta in the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the stand-up reach-in cooler in the back preparation area. Owner stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler for more than 4 hours: chicken (58F - cold holding); ossobuco (61F - cold holding); brie cheese (60F - cold holding); cooked carrots (61F - cold holding); red sauce (63F - cold holding); crab sauce (61F - cold holding); gumbo (63F - cold holding); pork (64F - cold holding); crab cakes (63F - cold holding); cooked peppers (63F - cold holding); blue cheese (65F - cold holding). Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Owner stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more then 4 hours: chicken (58F - cold holding); ossobuco (61F - cold holding); brie cheese (60F - cold holding); cooked carrots (61F - cold holding); red sauce (63F - cold holding); crab sauce (61F - cold holding); gumbo (63F - cold holding); pork (64F - cold holding); crab cakes (63F - cold holding); cooked peppers (63F - cold holding); blue cheese (65F - cold holding). Owner discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Rosemary & Thyme
511 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota
Oct. 20
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Town Hall Restaurant & Lounge
1970 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota
Oct. 19
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
20 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of prescription medicine above the cook line. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a spray can of pesticide in the kitchen area. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the kitchen counter: ambient shell eggs (80F - cold holding); Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours and put them on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen cook line: ambient shell eggs (80F - cold holding); butter chips (80F - cold holding); sliced cheese (72F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours and put them on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: beef (100F - hot holding); sausage (100F - hot holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours and put them on a heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
TPC Prestancia
4409 Tournament Players Club Drive, Sarasota
Oct. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed bar dishwashing machine at 135F final rinse at plate.
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. 15-21:
Angela's Kitchen
1707 First St., Bradenton
Oct. 20
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 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 employee grabbed raw beef with gloves, removed gloves, put on new gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on new gloves. Employee proceeded to cut clean tomatoes for sandwich topping. Stopped employee and explained procedures for glove use and hand washing. Employee discarded tomatoes, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Emailed person in charge handout for glove use and hand washing. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler next to three-compartment sink raw bacon over fruit juice. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of handout to person in charge. Person in charge removed raw bacon. **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 reach-in cooler next to three-compartment sink cooked ground beef date marked 9/20/23. Educated person in charge on safety food marked more than 7 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cooked beef. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee grabbed raw beef with gloves, removed gloves, put on new gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on new gloves. Employee proceeded to cut clean tomatoes for sandwich topping. Stopped employee and explained procedures for glove use and hand washing. Employee discarded tomatoes, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Emailed person in charge handout for glove use and hand washing. Observed in reach-in cooler next to three-compartment sink cooked ground beef date marked 9/20/23. Educated person in charge on safety food marked more than 7 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cooked beef. **Warning**
Grand Buffet
4848 14th St. W., Bradenton
Oct. 17
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw frogs' legs over seaweed salad and raw fish over cut onions. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed frogs' legs and fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler chicken (47F - cold holding); shrimp (48F - cold holding); fish (47F - cold holding); pork (46F - cold holding); cooked rice (56F - cold holding); cooked noodles (57F - cold holding); krab salad (47F - cold holding); beef roast (47F - cold holding); cheese (47F - cold holding); tofu (48F - cold holding). Person in charge stated all food was placed in walk-in cooler on 10/16/23 and no food was delivered today. Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items listed. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler: chicken (47F - cold holding); shrimp (48F - cold holding); fish (47F - cold holding); pork (46F - cold holding); cooked rice (56F - cold holding); cooked noodles (57F - cold holding); krab salad (47F - cold holding); beef roast (47F - cold holding); cheese (47F - cold holding); tofu (48F - cold holding). Person in charge stated all food was placed in walk-in cooler on 10/16/23 and no food was delivered today. Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items listed. **Warning**
Grand Buffet
4848 14th St. W., Bradenton
Oct. 18
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Hungry Street Bradenton
5308 44th St. E., Bradenton
Oct. 18
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
4 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach-in cooler raw pork over cheese. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach-in cooler cooked chicken date marked 10/7/23, cooked beef 10/9/23, cooked ground beef 10/4/23 and cooked chicken date marked 10/9/23. Educated person in charge on cooked food product cold held more than 7 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach-in cooler cooked chicken date marked 10/7/23, cooked beef 10/9/23, cooked ground beef 10/4/23 and cooked chicken date marked 10/9/23. Educated person in charge on cooked food product cold held more than 7 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
King Buffet
1429 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto
Oct. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Owner removed dented cans from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. Owner set up three-part sink to sanitize dishes until machine can be fixed. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut potatoes. Owner moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar
5779 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Oct. 16
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
6 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area black beans (49F - cooling). Person in charge stated they were put in the walk-in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.
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 bar area dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge refilled dishwasher sanitizer and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
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 in back kitchen area raw ground beef over beef roast. Educated person in charge and emailed a handout of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw ground Beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area: black beans (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were put in the walk-in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.
Willy's Tacos
315 44th Ave. E., Bradenton
Oct. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove top refried beans (92F - hot holding). Educated person in charge on hot holding time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated they had been on the stove for approximately 1 hour and started the reheating process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Inspections: Rodent droppings close Sarasota area restaurant
