Live roach found at Sarasota area restaurant, other inspections
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Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as “a ‘snapshot’ of conditions present at the time of the inspection." On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
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Sarasota-Manatee best restaurant inspections
The following restaurants, food trucks or caterers, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Oct. 22-28 with zero violations:
Affordable Custom Catering, 590 U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice
Anchor Inn, 3007 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
Casa Tino Authentic Latin Cuisine, 8742 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton
Dhaba, 6592 Superior Ave., Sarasota
Dunkin’, 151 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Garcia Manuel Duran, 6547 Gateway Ave., Sarasota
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, 190 N. Cattlemen Road #4, Sarasota
Manatee Palms, 1128 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton
North River Pizza Company, 11255 U.S. 301 N., Parrish
Pizza Boss, 4260 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Samurai Japanese Fusion, 1936 Hillview St., Sarasota
Sarasota Catering Company, 6544 Superior Ave., Sarasota
Sarasota Ford Cafe, 707 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
Two Guys to Go, 2801 14th St. 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 Oct. 22-28:
Abondanza Italian Deli
200 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Oct. 26
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Seven total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition Observed operator cooking roasted peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and chicken on outside grill no coverage. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food **Warning**
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
27 Fletcher Ave., Sarasota
Oct. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Twenty-one total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a case of Advil stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed Advil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Béarnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the bar using unpasteurized shell eggs for drinks. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over alcohol and juice in the bar 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 in the kitchen and bar areas: Raw shell eggs (55F - cold holding); cheese olives (53F - cold holding); butter (75F - cold holding.) Operator stated that the items had been out for approximately 2 hours and put them in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
27 Fletcher Ave., Sarasota
Oct. 25
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Bodrum Restaurant
225 Miami Ave. W., Venice
Oct. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Two 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 chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Observed operator fix broken hose and retested dishwasher at 100 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach by back door next dish washer machine. Observed operator kill roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Bodrum Restaurant
225 Miami Ave. W., Venice
Oct. 26
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Flanagan’s Pub
759 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass S., Venice
Oct. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Pepto-Bismol on shelf at cooks area over equipment and next to food. Observed operator remove medication. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut onion and cheese in walk-in cooler. Observed operator move beef for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Luna Ristorante
200 Saint Augustine Ave., Venice
Oct. 26
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Five total violations, with two 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 part per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set 3 sink for sanitizing dish ware and equipment. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced beef over cooked sauce in reach-in cooler. Observed employee move beef for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Papa Johns Pizza
3080 17th St., Sarasota
Oct. 26
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Thirteen total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 2 containers of ready-to-eat stringed cheeses marked as 10/19. **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 containers of ready-to-eat string cheese marked 10/19. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals stored on the back food prep table. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Patches Restaurant
501 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Oct. 27
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Twelve total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server return dirty dishes to kitchen then pick up plated food without washing hands.
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. 22-28:
Breakfast Company Commissary
700 13th Ave. E., Bradenton
Oct. 24
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Seven total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk-in cooler in back kitchen area raw shell eggs over canned beverages and salad dressing. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in front kitchen area on sandwich make station. Employee grabbed soiled cloth with gloves on to wipe his gloves, grabbed cooked chicken with same gloves on to make a sandwich. Stopped employee and educated on glove use and hand washing. Employee voluntarily discarded the sandwich, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen area on sandwich make station. Employee grabbed soiled cloth with gloves on to wipe his gloves, grabbed cooked chicken with same gloves on to make a sandwich. Stopped employee and educated on glove use and hand washing. Employee voluntarily discarded the sandwich, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put clean gloves.
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on front service line breakfast station: raw shell eggs (64F - cold holding); scrambled egg mix (57F - cold holding.) Person in charge stated that they had been out at the station since 9 a.m. Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front service line breakfast station: raw shell eggs (64F - cold holding); scrambled egg mix (57F - cold holding.) Person in charge stated that they had been out at the station since 9 a.m. Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
Florence’s Brooklyn Pizzeria
3306 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Oct. 26
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Sixteen total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed meatballs 66F, sausage 64F, cheese 65F, ham 67F, garlic in oil 74F. Product located in 2 door flip top pizza cooler. Observed garlic in oil out at room temperature. Per operator, all products were in the cooler overnight and the garlic in oil was left at room temperature overnight. Operator disposed of above products. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 66F, sausage 64F, cheese 65F, ham 67F, garlic in oil 74F. Product located in 2 door flip top pizza cooler. Observed garlic in oil out at room temperature. Per operator, all products were in the cooler overnight and the garlic in oil was left at room temperature overnight. Operator disposed of above products. **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 pizza holding at 123F. Operator stated pizza was put in case at 11am. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 3 bottles of glass cleaner hanging on reach in cooler handle. Operator moved bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Los Arcos Seafood and More
5108 15th St. E. Space 90, Bradenton
Oct. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Four total violations, with three 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 oysters over salad dressing. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge handout on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed the raw oysters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in upright reach-in cooler: cheese (56F - cold holding); raw beef (57F - cold holding); raw chicken (54F - cold holding); seafood ceviche (53F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 upright reach-in cooler: cheese (56F - cold holding); raw beef (57F - cold holding); raw chicken (54F - cold holding); seafood ceviche (53F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
Nonna's Pizza
7604 Cortez Road W. #10, Bradenton
Oct. 25
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Sixteen total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door minifridge across from cook line: heavy cream (47F - cold holding); garlic in oil (57F - cold holding); chicken (46F - cold holding.) Operator stated items had been in cooler approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed items from cooler into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored on roll top reach-in cooler. Operator removed bottle of bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
Nonna's Pizza
7604 Cortez Road W. #10, Bradenton
Oct. 26
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Peach's Restaurant
7315 52nd Place E., Bradenton
Oct. 27
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Six total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area raw sausage over cooked sausage. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in dishwasher area an employee touched face with glove on hands and grabbed clean plates and utensils. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing. Employee put soiled plates and utensils back in dish machine, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area butter, raw shell eggs and scrambled egg mix time stamped 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Time observed 10:30 a.m. Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the four-hour limit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Observed in main kitchen area raw shell eggs and butter pats in front service area not time marked. Educated person in charge 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. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed in main kitchen area butter, raw shell eggs and scrambled egg mix time stamped 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Time observed 10:30 a.m. Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.
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 in main kitchen area raw shell eggs and butter pats in front service area not time marked. Educated person in charge 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. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
Pho House
7240 55th Ave. E., Bradenton
Oct. 26
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with two 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 dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 000 ppm. Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and chlorine sanitizer tested at 100ppm. Person in charge called for service on dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler outside on south side of building raw shell egg over coconut milk. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge handout. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Stone River
7360 55th Ave. E., Bradenton
Oct. 26
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Nine total violations, with five 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 beef gravy (46F - cooling). Gravy is dated 10/25/23. Educated person in charge on cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded gravy. **Warning**
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in main kitchen dry storage area 2 cans of artichoke hearts dented on the seam. Person in charge removed from dry storage for return. **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. Observed in dishwasher area employee touched soiled dishes and then touched clean utensils and failed to wash hands. Educated person in charge on handwashing procedures and glove use. Employee put dish in soiled area of dishwasher area, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 beef gravy (46F - cooling). Gravy is dated 10/25/23. Educated person in charge on cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours and emailed person in charge handout on cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Gravy. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front cooking area roast beef (65F - cold holding); cheese (62F - cold holding); ham (64F - cold holding); sliced turkey (65F - cold holding.) Person in charge noticed that the cooler was not turned on. Person in charge stated that all the food products had been out for approximately 2 hours and placed all product in walk-in cooler. Educated person in charge on cold holding foods and emailed person in charge handout on cold holding. 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**
Stone River
7360 55th Ave. E., Bradenton
Oct. 27
Call back — extension given, pending. Follow-up inspection required.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Live roach found at Sarasota area restaurant, other inspections
