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Sarasota-Manatee best restaurant inspections
The following restaurants or food trucks, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Aug. 20-26 with zero violations:
Arby's, 9610 FL-64, Bradenton
Black Label Food Trucks and Catering, 6592 Superior Ave., Sarasota
Bonefish Grill, 8101 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park
Rocio's Catering and Birrieria, 5108 15 St. E., Bradenton
Salva Mex Pupuseria Y Taqueria, 2401 Ninth St. W., Bradenton
Scoops Venice Ice Cream, 1846 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Tara Golf & Country Club, 6602 Drewrys Bluff, Bradenton
TK Grill, 4927 96th St. E., Palmetto
Traveling Kitchen LLC, 4927 96th Street E, Palmetto
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. 20-26:
Armando's Cocina Mexicana
2385 12th St., Sarasota
Aug. 21
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
14 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a container of dry herbs in the dry storage area and lining a plate of margarita mix in the bar area. **Warning**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used on the tortilla presses on the cook line. Operator removed bags and replaced them with food contact rated sheets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 6 ants on the wall and exterior of a spice container in the dishwashing area. **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach in the front break area. Observed approximately 1 live roach in the dishwashing area. Operator killed the roaches in both areas and sanitized the areas. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked onions and garlic stored in oil at room temperature on the cook line. Observed: Cooked onions (71F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been made the previous day. Operator disposed of items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions and garlic stored in oil at room temperature on the cook line. Observed: Cooked onions (71F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been made the previous day. Operator disposed of items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor of the kitchen area. Operator placed the bucket on a raised box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Armandos Cocina Mexicana
2385 12th St., Sarasota
Aug. 23
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Beckham's on the Trail
8579 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
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 dishwashing machine chlorine at 10 ppm. Operator called for service. **Warning**
Boo's Ice House & Dog Bar
1314 10th St., Sarasota
Aug. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager adjusted the solution new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Cassariano Italian Eatery
313 W. Venice Ave., Venice
Aug. 21
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
15 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of ketchup at storage rack in back of kitchen. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of can.
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at bottom of can rack in back of kitchen. Repeat 1-11-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak over cooked onions in walk-in cooler. Observed raw open repacked shrimp in walk-in freezer and reach-in-freezer over bread and vegetables. Rep 1-11-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chopped garlic in oil at 62F on cooks line. Operator stated it had been out for 2 hours and returned it to reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 40 minutes later 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on shelf above and next to clean silverware by kitchen door entrance. Observed operator move bottle for proper storage. Repeat 1-11-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
C'est La Vie
1553 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food without washing hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese 54F stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the cheese had been stored in the reach-in cooler for 1 hour. Manager placed the cheese in the bottom of the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the solution, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Cote France
218 Tampa Ave. W., Venice
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
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 pan of butter on counter at cooks line without time mark on it. Observed operator stated butter was removed from reach-in cooler 1 hour prior. Observed operator mark time on butter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Courtyard by Marriott
850 University Parkway, Sarasota
Aug. 25
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
7 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 front counter: Butter chips (70F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been stored out for approximately 4 hours and disposed of them. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left hand standing reach-in cooler: Shell eggs (47F - cold holding); cooked sausage (46F - cold holding). Could not identify how long the food had been at 43F or above. Operator placed food in a different reach-in cooler. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (70F - cold holding); milk (57F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been stored out for approximately 4 hours and disposed of them. 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**
Drunken Poet Cafe
1572 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the middle reach-in cooler on the cook line: Eel (54F - cold holding); cut lettuce (56F - cold holding); tofu (57F - cold holding); cooked vegetables (55F - cold holding); shrimp (53F - cold holding); duck (54F - cold holding); chicken (52F - cold holding). Owner stated all the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Owner discarded the items.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the middle reach-in cooler on the cook line: Eel (54F - cold holding); cut lettuce (56F - cold holding); tofu (57F - cold holding); cooked vegetables (55F - cold holding); shrimp (53F - cold holding); duck (54F - cold holding); chicken (52F - cold holding). Owner stated all the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Owner discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Rice on time as a public health control stored on the sushi line has no time marks. Employee stated the rice had been at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed a time mark on the rice.
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading + 200 chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Dunkin'
151 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Aug. 22
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 small flying insects landing on donuts in glass case at front counter. Observed 15 small flying insects on donuts at rack by drive-through window. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 20 small flying insects landing on donuts in glass case at front counter. Observed 15 small flying insects on donuts at rack by drive-through window. Operator voluntarily disposed of 20 dozen donuts. **Warning**
Dunkin'
151 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Aug. 23
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Eggstraordinary Cafe
2282 Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
12 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. Observed an employee return to the cook line from outside then handle clean equipment without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee use their apron to dry hands after washing hands with no soap. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash hands with no soap on the cook line. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready-to-eat soup in the stand up reach-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
Eggstraordinary Cafe
2282 Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Aug. 24
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Evie's Tavern & Grill on Main Street
1560 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 21
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 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. Chicken wings 51F stored in 5 gallon buckets with lids in the walk-in cooler. Employee stated the wing had been cooked on 8/20 and placed in the walk-in cooler to cool. Manager discarded the wings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 washed their hands and re-washed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
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 the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **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 reach-in cooler on the right side of the cook line: Chicken wings (53F - cold holding); feta cheese (58F - cold holding); blue cheese (58F - cold holding); cheddar cheese (54F - cold holding); hummus (56F - cold holding); cut melon (57F - cold holding). Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Employee discarded the items. Chicken wings 51F stored in 5 gallon buckets with lids in the walk-in cooler. Employee stated the wing had been cooked on 8/20 and placed in the walk-in cooler to cool. Manager discarded the wings. **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 reach-in cooler on the right side of the cook line: Chicken wings (53F - cold holding); feta cheese (58F - cold holding); blue cheese (58F - cold holding); cheddar cheese (54F - cold holding); hummus (56F - cold holding); cut melon (57F - cold holding). Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Employee discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Employee removed the bottles of cleaning fluid. **Corrected On-Site**
Evie's Tavern & Grill on Main Street
1560 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 22
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Mama Leone's
2300 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Aug. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
14 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw veal stored over unwashed avocados in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw veal. **Corrected On-Site**
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 veal in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (51F - cold holding); raw tuna (48F - cold holding); raw scallops (47F - cold holding); raw calamari (48F - cold holding); raw grouper (50F - cold holding); raw salmon (47F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler on the right hand side of the cook line. Observed blue cheese crumbles (51F - cold holding); cooked mussels (52F - cold holding); raw calamari (54F - cold holding); cooked scallops (54F - cold holding); cooked shrimp (52F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler in the salad prep area. Observed cooked veal (50F - cold holding); cooked chicken (50F - cold holding) in the stand up reach-in cooler on the cook line. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (54F - cold holding); cooked veal (52F - cold holding); cooked ground beef (54F - cold holding); cooked lasagna with ground beef (56F - cold holding); cooked chicken (52F - cold holding); raw calamari (54F - cold holding) on the left hand side of the cook line. The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - cold holding); raw tuna (48F - cold holding); raw scallops (47F - cold holding); raw calamari (48F - cold holding); raw grouper (50F - cold holding); raw salmon (47F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler on the right hand side of the cook line. Observed blue cheese crumbles (51F - cold holding); cooked mussels (52F - cold holding); raw calamari (54F - cold holding); cooked scallops (54F - cold holding); cooked shrimp (52F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler in the salad prep area. Observed cooked veal (50F - cold holding); cooked chicken (50F - cold holding) in the stand up reach-in cooler on the cook line. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (54F - cold holding); cooked veal (52F - cold holding); cooked ground beef (54F - cold holding); cooked lasagna with ground beef (56F - cold holding); cooked chicken (52F - cold holding); raw calamari (54F - cold holding) on the left hand side of the cook line. The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Mediterraneo
1970 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
9 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw calamari, changed gloves and handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee was informed and re-washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strip hung next to bottled beverages in the bar area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed server take butter pc's from a dirty table in the dining room and place the butter pc's on a preparation table in the kitchen, then a employee wiped the butter pcs with a wet towel and placed them in a pan with other butter pc's for later use. Manager discarded the butter.
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the tabletop reach-in cooler in the front counter pizza line area: Anchovies (48F - cold holding); mozzarella cheese (54F - cold holding); sausage (53F - cold holding); blue cheese (55F - cold holding); ham (47F - cold holding); garlic in oil (51F - cold holding); canned artichokes (51F - cold holding). The manager stated all the items had been stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the tabletop reach-in cooler in the front counter pizza line area: Anchovies (48F - cold holding); mozzarella cheese (54F - cold holding); sausage (53F - cold holding); blue cheese (55F - cold holding); ham (47F - cold holding); garlic in oil (51F - cold holding); canned artichokes (51F - cold holding). The manager stated all the items had been stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed server take butter pc's from a dirty table in the dining room and place the butter pc's on a preparation table in the kitchen, then a employee wiped the butter pcs with a wet towel and placed them in a pan with other butter pc's for later use. Manager discarded the butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Mediterraneo
1970 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 24
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Obee's Soup-Salad-Subs
1846 S. Tamiami Trail #12, Venice
Aug. 21
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse of items in deli case cooler: 10 lbs. turkey (51F - cold holding); 4 lbs. roast beef (49F - cold holding); 10 lbs. ham (52F - cold holding); 4 lbs. provolone cheese (52F - cold holding); 5 lbs. Swiss cheese (50F - cold holding); 3 lbs. pepper jack cheese (51F - cold holding); 3 lbs. American cheese (48F - cold holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all above items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in deli case cooler: 10 lbs. turkey (51F - cold holding); 4 lbs. roast beef (49F - cold holding); 10 lbs. ham (52F - cold holding); 4 lbs. provolone cheese (52F - cold holding); 5 lbs. Swiss cheese (50F - cold holding); 3 lbs. pepper jack cheese (51F - cold holding); 3 lbs. American cheese (48F - cold holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all above items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatball at 97F front counter steam pan. Operator stated the meatball had been put into steam pan 1.5 hours prior. Observed operator remove meatball from use place into pan and into reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 30 minutes later 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Osteria 500
1580 Lakewood Drive Unit 101, Sarasota
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
22 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiped his nose with their hand and then touched clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects flying in the upstairs prep area and hand wash sink. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects flying in the downstairs prep area. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the bottom reach-in cooler on the right of the cook line. Operator placed the raw beef below the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line reach-in make table: Cooked mushrooms (48F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been stored there for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed mushrooms in the reach-in cooler. Observed above the cook line prep table: Cooked pepper bread (85F - Cold Holding). Operator had stated they had been out for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Operator placed bread into the reach-in cooler. Observed on the bar counter: Cheese olives (80F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator stored the olives into the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor of the cook line. Operator placed the bucket on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
5353 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Complaint Inspection on Aug. 25
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
22 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 employee handle raw fish then change gloves with no handwash before initiating a food task on the cook line. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed no tag for the original container of oysters in the prep reach-in cooler. The operator discarded the oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw oysters ambient (51F - cold holding); raw grouper (47F - cold holding); shucked oysters (49F - cold holding); raw tuna (51F - cold holding); raw scallops (51F - cold holding); raw chicken marinated (57F - cold holding); cooked crab (51F - cold holding); raw crab (51F - cold holding); cooked sausage (52F - cold holding); cooked mussels (52F - cold holding); cooked flounder (51F - cold holding); onion rings with buttermilk (52F - cold holding); conch fritters (51F - cold holding); crab cakes (52F - cold holding); raw shrimp (49F - cold holding); raw snapper (47F - cold holding) in the fish walk-in cooler. Observed cooked pasta (47F - cold holding); raw shell eggs (49F - cold holding); cooked onions (48F - cold holding); crab base (47F - cold holding); chicken base (51F - cold holding); pork base (49F - cold holding); cooked rice (49F - cold holding) in the beer bottle walk-in cooler. Observed garlic bread with fresh garlic (88F - cold holding) on the cook line. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw oysters ambient (51F - cold holding); raw grouper (47F - cold holding); shucked oysters (49F - cold holding); raw tuna (51F - cold holding); raw scallops (51F - cold holding); raw chicken marinated (57F - cold holding); cooked crab (51F - cold holding); raw crab (51F - cold holding); cooked sausage (52F - cold holding); cooked mussels (52F - cold holding); cooked flounder (51F - cold holding); onion rings with buttermilk (52F - cold holding); conch fritters (51F - cold holding); crab cakes (52F - cold holding); raw shrimp (49F - cold holding); raw snapper (47F - cold holding) in the fish walk-in cooler. Observed cooked pasta (47F - cold holding); raw shell eggs (49F - cold holding); cooked onions (48F - cold holding); crab base (47F - cold holding); chicken base (51F - cold holding); pork base (49F - cold holding); cooked rice (49F - cold holding) in the beer bottle walk-in cooler. Observed garlic bread with fresh garlic (88F - cold holding) on the cook line. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House
5131 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
15 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of pizza sauce and 2 dented cans of mushrooms. Operator set cans aside for credit. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee coming in from the outside and put on gloves to begin working with food without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the make table/reach-in cooler on the left of the pizza make area: sliced ham (45F - cold holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - cold holding); shredded cheese (50F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been stored there for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed foods in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Rico's Pizzeria & Pasta House
5131 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Aug. 24
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Sarasota Food + Beer
5446 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Aug. 25
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
20 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 dishwashing machine chlorine levels at 0ppm. Operator changed out bucket and remastered sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat chili and milk in the inside walk-in cooler. Operator placed beef on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
SoFresh
1455 Second St., Sarasota
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of black beans dented at the seams. Person in charge placed the cans aside for a refund. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish, removed their gloves, then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 picked an item up from the floor then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Super 8
4309 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
14 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine and insulin stored in a reach-in cooler above food. Operator removed medicine and insulin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 50 small dead insects on the floor of the back storage area. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (75F - cold holding); cream cheese (75F - cold holding). Operator had stated they had been out for approximately 4 hours. Advised operator to dispose of food. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter: Butter chips (75F - cold holding); cream cheese (75F - cold holding). Operator had stated they had been out for approximately 4 hours. Advised operator to dispose of food. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to and above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed chemicals from the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Taste of Hong Kong
2224 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
13 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to-eat sauce in the stand-up reach-in cooler. The operator properly stored the 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 raw whole muscle beef stored above raw shrimp in the stand-up reach-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
The Westin Sarasota
1175 N. Gulfstream Ave., Sarasota
Aug. 21
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. The following items were stored and dated in the walk-in cooler: Demi glaze 8/5, Caesar dressing 8/8 and gazpacho 8/5. Chef discarded the items.
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 chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Employee called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **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 picked a item up from the floor then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee sanitized the utensils and washed their hands. **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. The following items were stored and dated in the walk-in cooler: Demi glaze 8/5, Caesar dressing 8/8 and gazpacho 8/5. Chef discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. 20-26:
Caesar's Breakfast Cafe
1808 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Aug. 21
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed in main kitchen area sanitizer bucket at 10ppm. Person in charge added chlorine to sanitizer bucket and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area 2 shell eggs with broken shell. Educated person in charge on procedures for broken shell eggs. Person in charge voluntarily discarded broken shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Carrabba's Italian Grill
2106 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Aug. 21
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 walk-in cooler in back area of main kitchen: Cooked ground beef (57F - cold holding); beef steak (59F - cold holding); pork steak (58F - cold holding); ricotta (57F - cold holding); mozzarella cheese (53F - cold holding); whole cream (57F - cold holding); cut lettuce (58F - cold holding). Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler in back area of main kitchen: Cooked ground beef (57F - cold holding); beef steak (59F - cold holding); pork steak (58F - cold holding); ricotta (57F - cold holding); mozzarella cheese (53F - cold holding); whole cream (57F - cold holding); cut lettuce (58F - cold holding). Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product. **Warning**
Carrabba's Italian Grill
2106 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Aug. 22
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Coquina Beach Cafe
2850 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton
Routine Inspection on Aug. 25
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 5 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 handling raw fish. Employee placed fish into fryer. After placing fish into fryer employee removed gloves and began to put on a new pair of gloves. Advised employee hands need to be washed in between tasks and before putting on new gloves. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel at the bottom of container holding cut leafy greens in roll top cooler at prep station. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed all of the following items stored in right hand side of the lower reach-in cooler across from cook line: Chicken (50F - cold holding); ham (47F - cold holding); hot dogs (52F - cold holding); pollack (48F - cold holding); raw shell eggs-ambient temperature (63F); French toast batter (56F - cold holding). Operator stated items had been stored in reach-in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the items from reach-in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed all of the following items stored in right hand side of the lower reach-in cooler across from cook line: Chicken (50F - cold holding); ham (47F - cold holding); hot dogs (52F - cold holding); pollack (48F - cold holding); raw shell eggs-ambient temperature (63F); French toast batter (56F - cold holding). Operator stated items had been stored in reach-in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the items from reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 fish batter listed on time as a public health control not time marked on cook line. Operator stated fish batter was at room temp for approximately 2 hours. Operator time marked batter. **Corrected On-Site**
Judy's Restaurant
9516 Cortez Road W. Unit 6, Bradenton
Aug. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
24 total violations, with 8 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. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs while wearing gloves and then opened into reach-in cooler to get produce. Stopped and advised employee after cracking raw shell eggs hands must be washed and new gloves put on. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon in walk-in cooler stored on shelf above cheese slices. Operator moved bacon to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **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 large upright refrigerator in kitchen, boiled eggs date marked 8/4. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by cook-line. **Warning**
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink. Operator hung hose on hook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in glass door refrigerator in kitchen: ground beef (50F - cold holding); chicken breast (50F - cold holding); ham (50F - cold holding); ground sausage (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were in refrigerator approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the items noted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door refrigerator in kitchen: ground beef (50F - cold holding); chicken breast (50F - cold holding); ham (50F - cold holding); ground sausage (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were in refrigerator approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the items noted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Observed eggs with no time marked at cookline. Operator stated eggs had been out approximately 1 hour. Employee time marked eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Judy's Restaurant
9516 Cortez Road W. Unit 6, Bradenton
Aug. 25
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
17 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
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. Observed employee handle dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Employee washed hands then rewashed dishes. **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. Observed employee pick up item from floor then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 40 live roaches under dishwasher and three compartment sink in dish room approximately 10 feet from cook line. **Admin Complaint**
Judy's Restaurant
9516 Cortez Road W. Unit 6, Bradenton
Aug. 25
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.
Judy's Restaurant
9516 Cortez Road W. Unit 6, Bradenton
Aug. 26
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
La Casita Azul Restaurant
5108 15th St. E., Bradenton
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 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 reach-in cooler next to beverage cooler: chicken soup (49F - cold holding). Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/21/2023. Educated person in charge and printed a handout for cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded chicken soup. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing food and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated person in charge on handwashing, glove use and printed the handout for handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee touched garbage pail with gloves on and started food preparation and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated person in charge on handwashing, glove use and printed the handout for handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, 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 reach-in cooler next to beverage cooler: Chicken soup (49F - cold holding). Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/21/2023. Educated person in charge and printed a handout for cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded chicken soup. **Warning**
Siam Thai Bistro
5763 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
17 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can of coconut milk with large dent on seam. Operator voluntarily removed can from circulation.
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 dish machine reading at 0ppm. Operator placed called to maintenance company. Will set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray bottle of Raid on shelf of prep table in kitchen stored next to bottle of teriyaki sauce.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in kitchen wearing gloves to perform food prep. Employee went to perform task outside of kitchen area handling paper towels and soap. Employee returned to kitchen to continue food prep without washing hands and putting on new gloves. Advised employee to wash hands in between tasks. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Roaches, insects landing on food close Sarasota, Bradenton restaurants
