Live roaches, rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota, Bradenton area restaurants
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The following restaurants or food trucks, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Aug. 13-19 with zero violations:
American Honey Creamery and Coffee Co., 4919 96th St. E., Palmetto
First Watch, 1617 U.S. 41 Bypass S. #6, Venice
Fuego Comida and Tequila, 11615 S.R. 70 E., Lakewood Ranch
Obee's, 240 S. Indiana Ave. #8, Englewood
Pier 22, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton
Wendy's, 5904 20 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 Aug. 13-19:
Artur's Restaurant
70 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Aug. 14
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked meatloaf in walk-in cooler. Observed employee move beef for proper storage. **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 beef over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Observed employee move beef for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at grill station: peppers and onions (91F - hot holding); pink sauce (105F - hot holding). Employee stated items had been removed from cooler 2 hours prior. Observed employee return item to cooler and rechecked temperature 20 minutes later all items at 40F. Repeat 3-31-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand soap on shelf next to spices and over clean pans on cooks line. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf at bar over liquor bottles. Observed employee move soap and spray bottles for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Big Water Fish Market
6639 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota
Aug. 18
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - From initial inspection: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose in back of building. From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: **Time Extended**
Carrabba's Italian Grill
1940 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota
Aug. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the cook line. Operator killed and discarded the roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta cold holding at 50F in the reach-in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the pasta has been held for less than 2 hours. The operator placed ice on the pasta for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer stored on a shelf with Parmesan graters at the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Casey Key Resorts
1660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
Aug. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
16 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked salmon in the reach-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw calamari. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets cold holding at the front counter at 66F. The operator stated the butter has been held for less than two hours. The operator placed them in the reach-in cooler for proper cooling. The operator was emailed a Time/Temperature for Public Health Form. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pills stored in a bag on top of a reach-in cooler behind the bar. The operator properly stored the pills. **Corrected On-Site**
China 1
45 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood
Aug. 17
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of bug spray on floor by mop sink. Repeat 1-27-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
China Taste
3800 S. Tamiami Trail #26a, Sarasota
Aug. 15
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
11 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Observed license expired 12/1/22. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm. Employee corrected to 100ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Connors Steak & Seafood
3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Aug. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler bacon over macaroni and cheese, and smoked salmon over aioli. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler and top of reach-in cooler on cook line towards grill cold holding chicken 52F, egg wash 60F, hamburger 49F, shrimp 56F **Warning**
Connors Steak & Seafood
3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Aug. 15
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Dunkin'
300 Washington Blvd. N., Sarasota
Aug. 16
Emergency order recommended. Facility temporarily closed.
14 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
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 use their phone and then touch clean equipment without washing their hands. Observed employee moving a trash can and then touch clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed the employees that they needed to wash their hands. Employees washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings next to and under the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings under the preparation tables in the serving/front counter area. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under the single service storage racks in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the chemical storage rack in the dry storage area. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to the syrup pumps on the front counter. Employee removed spray bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker attached to the splitter at the mop sink. **Warning**
Dunkin'
300 Washington Blvd. N., Sarasota
Aug. 17
Emergency order callback complied. Zero violations.
Florida Studio Theatre
123 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota
Aug. 16
Emergency order recommended. Facility temporarily closed.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dishwasher in the kitchen. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under the pan and pan rack next to the make line. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under and next to the convection oven on the cook line. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor beside the hot water heater in the second floor dry storage area. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to soda bottles in the bar area. Employee removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Florida Studio Theatre
123 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota
Aug. 17
Emergency order callback complied. Zero violations.
Hoshi Sushi
6516 Superior Ave., Sarasota
Aug. 16
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
12 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage container for wontons and calamari in the reach-in freezer in the kitchen. The operator removed the foods from the nonfood-grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed ginger root in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat edamame in the reach-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
Hotel Venezia
425 U.S. 41 Bypass N., Venice
Aug. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
17 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed fish over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Observed employee remove fish from walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets on prep tables and counter at cooks line next to food. **Warning**
The Lunchbox Sarasota
1909 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota
Aug. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 2 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 date marked in the standing reach-in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, cooked chicken 8/10, cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed date marked in the standing reach-in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, cooked chicken 8/10, cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods.
Maemi
3482 17th St., Sarasota
Aug. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
14 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked shrimp in the stand-up reach-in cooler next to the cook line. Employee placed the fish below the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands, changed gloves and sanitized equipment. Employee handled raw beef and washed their hands with the gloves still on. Employee was informed then washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: cut lettuce (55F - cold holding); shell eggs (57F - cold holding); stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been in the reach-in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Mission Valley Golf & Country Club
1851 Mission Valley Blvd., Nokomis
Aug. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
15 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs cold holding at 58F at the salad station. Observed cut tomatoes cold holding at 60F at the salad station. The operator stated the above foods have been held for less than 2 hours. The operator placed the items in ice for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored near clean equipment in the prep area. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Moe's Southwest Grill
4005 Clark Road, Sarasota
Aug. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 4 ant-like insects around front self-serve salsa/soda station. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of cook line above reach-in cooler cold holding salsa 50F, shredded cheese 54F. Manager iced product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Moe's Southwest Grill
4005 Clark Road, Sarasota
Aug. 18
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Osteria Southside
1812 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota
Aug. 16
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. Observed dishwashing machine at chlorine 0ppm. Manager to call for service and set up triple sink with quaternary. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler to left of hand wash sink: cut tomatoes 52F, cut lettuce 57F, fresh mozzarella 50F, and ambient temperature of 49.8F **Warning**
Pizza N' Brew
1507 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
20 total violations, with 10 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. All the following foods were stored and date marked in the walk in cooler: Sliced cheese 6/24, and cut chicken 8/4. Notified person in charge of out of time food. Person in charge discarded food.
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee re-entering work from the outside and handle clean equipment without washing his hands. Employee was informed and washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Informed employee and employee rewashed his hands for required time. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his face after washing his hands and then handled clean utensils without washing his hands. Informed employee of the need to wash his hands. Employee washed hands. **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 handled his phone and then touch clean utensils without washing hands. Informed employee, and employee washed his hands. **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. All the following foods were stored and date marked in the walk in cooler: Sliced cheese out of the original package 6/24, and cut cooked chicken 8/4. Notified Person in charge of out of time food. Person in charge discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in the walk-in cooler: ROP cut cooked chicken dated 8/11. Emailed all instructions for HACCP and Variance to the person in charge. Person in charge disposed of chicken. **Warning**
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 pizza make line: sausage (58F - cold holding); ricotta (48F - cold holding); ham (57F - cold holding); pork (57F - cold holding); mozzarella (57F - cold holding); marinara (53F - cold holding); cooked chicken (58F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (59F - cold holding). Person in charge stated they had been stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded all 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 reach-in cooler on the pizza make line: sausage (58F - cold holding); ricotta (48F - cold holding); ham (57F - cold holding); pork (57F - cold holding); mozzarella (57F - cold holding); marinara (53F - cold holding); cooked chicken (58F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (59F - cold holding). Person in charge stated they had been stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Person in charge discarded all 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. Observed pizzas on display with no date. One white pizza, one cheese pizza, and one pepperoni pizza on time with no date marks. Person in charge stated the pizzas had been on time for approximately 2 hours. Person in charge placed time marks on pizzas. **Corrected On-Site**
Tikka Indian Cuisine
525A U.S. 41 Bypass N., Venice
Aug. 16
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 operator set up three compartment sink at 100 parts per million chlorine sanitizer for manual sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Waffle House
5737 Clark Road, Sarasota
Aug. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack eggs with gloves on and continue to work without hand wash. Employee washed hands and changed gloves after education. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler to right of grill cold holding pork 47F, sausage 45F, beef 45F, hamburger 48F, ambient eggs 45F. Manager had person attempt to adjust temperature control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Waffle House
5737 Clark Road, Sarasota
Aug. 18
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Wendy's
1627 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
Aug. 15
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee storing food outside and touching exterior doors and then change tasks to handle clean equipment without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front cook line: shredded cheese (50F - cold holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - cold holding); raw shell eggs (ambient 50F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been in the reach-in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator stored them in the walk-in cooler. 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 - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front dry storage area and on the cook line, and observed a bottle containing cleaning fluid stored above boxed and bagged soda in the box and bag soda storage area. Operator removed chemical bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Wendy's
1627 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
Aug. 16
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
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. 13-19:
Breakfast at Victoria's Anna Maria Island
5315 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
Aug. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
11 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of sour cream located in walk-in cooler with mold-like substance. Operator discarded sour cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Hideko 2 Sushi-Thai Restaurant
7646 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
Aug. 15
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
19 total violations, with 11 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash his hands and then dry them on a soiled towel. Operator had employee wash his hands again and dry them with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw eggs and then changed his gloves without washing his hands and then proceeded to handle clean utensils. Operator had employee wash his hands and change his gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line containers of spices and food in the prep area and front counter area. Operator removed paper towels from containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked vegetables and ready-to-eat sauces in the prep make table on the cook line. Operator removed the vegetables and sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed produce in the standing reach-in cooler next to the three compartment sink. Operator moved the raw fish to the bottom of the cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. All the following sauces were prepared on site with TCS ingredients and stored in the outside walk-in cooler: oyster sauce dated 7/25, pad Thai fish sauce dated 7/29, fried rice sauce dated 8/1. Operator discarded the sauces. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. All the following sauces were prepared on site with TCS ingredients and stored in the outside walk-in cooler: oyster sauce dated 7/25, pad Thai fish sauce dated 7/29, fried rice sauce dated 8/1. Operator discarded the sauces. **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on the floor under the preparation table next to the cook line. Observed approximately 4 live roaches behind the prep table. **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at room temperature to the right of the cook line. Operator stated the eggs had been at room temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed shell eggs into the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg noodles stored at room temperature to the right of the cook line as: rice noodles (67F - cold holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1-1/2 hrs. Operator placed egg noodles in the reach-in cooler. 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** **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution on the cook line: sanitizer bucket (chlorine +200ppm). Operator discarded solution and remade bucket, new reading at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Hideko 2 Sushi-Thai Restaurant
7646 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
Aug. 15
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
La Creperie
3216 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach
Aug. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 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 filling sanitizer bucket then put on gloves to go to cook line. Advised employee hands must be washed before putting on gloves. Employee washed hands then put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham at 49F for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator sliced ham is required to cold hold at 41F or below. Provided operator with information on time as a public health control. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter at 93F for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator melted butter must be held at 135F or above. Provided operator with information on time as a public health control. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner stored on dry storage shelf next to Nutella. **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 400ppm. Advised operator to dilute bucket. Sanitizer bucket after dilution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Los Chiludos Fresh Mexican Grill
3232 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach
Aug. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in nonfood-grade container located on lower shelf across from fryers.
Minnie's Beach Cafe
5360 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
Aug. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
14 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication on shelf over prep area across from cook line. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drop glove on kitchen floor, picked up glove to throw it out, then go back to prep table to continue work. Advised employee hands must be washed before putting on new gloves and resuming work. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects located in hallway by doorway to kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of cream cheese stored directly on top of raw shell eggs in refrigerator located in kitchen. Operator moved cream cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose at mop sink with no vacuum breaker. Operator disconnected hose. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach
Aug. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
21 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
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 at chlorine level 0 ppm. Operator called technician to look at dish machine. Machine serviced now reading at 100 ppm.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in main kitchen, not landing on food. Operator attempted to whisk out flies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed sticky fly traps in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in dry storage room #2 near air handler not located near food, separated from main kitchen. Operator swept up and sanitized area with rodent droppings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored next to bags of sugar in dry storage room #2. Operator removed spray cleaner from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach
Aug. 15
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Live roaches, rodent droppings close Sarasota, Bradenton restaurants
