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The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections July 16-22 with zero violations:
Chick-fil-A, 5489 University Parkway, Sarasota
Crisp & Green, 1695 U.S. 41 Bypass #10, Venice
Gianni's NY Pizza, 4925 E. SR-64, Bradenton
Hamlet's Eatery, 801 N. Lime Ave., Sarasota
Hong BBQ & Hot Pot, 445 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Pizza Hut, 4144 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton
Shrimpies Seafood Market, 624 Ninth Ave. 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 July 16-22:
BrewBurgers Back Porch
545 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
July 19
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers over shrimp and fish in grill cooler draws. Observed employee arrange items for proper storage. Repeat 11-29-22. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Cask & Ale
1548 Main St., Sarasota
July 21
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Bartender handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Bartender handled soiled dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready-to-eat cheddar cheese in the drawer reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the ground beef over the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cans of oven cleaner stored next to packages of brown sugar and containers of olives on a shelf in the dry storage area. Manager removed the oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Doggystyle
1544 Main St., Sarasota
July 19
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled their phone then handled clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Dutch Valley Restaurant
6721 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
July 20
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
13 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat biscuits in the stand-up reach-in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator proposed stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings in the outside dry storage shed. The operator cleaned up the rodent droppings. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese cold holding at 54F stored above the fill line at the reach-in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cheese has been holding for approximately 3 hours in the reach-in cooler. The operator placed the cheese in the bottom half of the reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Dutch Valley Restaurant
6721 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
July 21
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Five Guys
6593 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
July 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the splitter at the mop sink. **Warning**
Food & Beer
6528 Superior Ave., Sarasota
July 20
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauces in the reach-in cooler on the front line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (47F - cold holding); raw ground beef (49F - cold holding); raw chicken (49F - cold holding); cooked black beans (45F - cold holding); shredded cheese (46F - cold holding); liquid eggs (48F - cold holding); sour cream (46F - cold holding); goat cheese (47F - cold holding); butter (47F - cold holding); blue cheese (46F - cold holding); feta cheese (48F - cold holding); buttermilk (46F - cold holding); milk (46F - cold holding); sliced cheese (46F - cold holding); sausage gravy (46F - cold holding); raw beef (48F - cold holding); cooked pork (46F - cold holding); deli ham (46F - cold holding); cooked roast beef (48F - cold holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - cold holding) in the walk-in cooler. The operator stated all of the above items have been in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - cold holding); raw ground beef (49F - cold holding); raw chicken (49F - cold holding); cooked black beans (45F - cold holding); shredded cheese (46F - cold holding); liquid eggs (48F - cold holding); sour cream (46F - cold holding); goat cheese (47F - cold holding); butter (47F - cold holding); blue cheese (46F - cold holding); feta cheese (48F - cold holding); buttermilk (46F - cold holding); milk (46F - cold holding); sliced cheese (46F - cold holding); sausage gravy (46F - cold holding); raw beef (48F - cold holding); cooked pork (46F - cold holding); deli ham (46F - cold holding); cooked roast beef (48F - cold holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - cold holding) in the walk-in cooler. The operator stated all of the above items have been in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Food & Beer
6528 Superior Ave., Sarasota
July 21
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Gecko's Grill & Pub
351 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
July 17
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
12 total violations, with 5 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. Bar dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Bartender primed and refilled the machine. New reading 50 ppm. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a employee handling raw chicken, and changed gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to-eat mac n cheese in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed fish below mac n cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were stored in the bottom of the reach-in cooler in the expo area: cheese (56F - cold holding); pico sauce (50F - cold holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach-in cooler for more them 4 hours. Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: provolone cheese (56F - cold holding); pepper jack cheese (55F - cold holding); beef (51F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (55F - cold holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in the reach-in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach-in cooler. The following items were stored in the bottom of the reach-in cooler in the expo area: cheese (56F - cold holding); pico sauce (50F - cold holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach-in cooler for more them 4 hours. Manager discarded the items. 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**
Gecko's Grill & Pub
351 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
July 20
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Gold Rush BBQ
661 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
July 19
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
16 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler the following: 5 lbs. pulled chicken 47F, pulled pork 64 lbs. 47F, pulled beef 30 lbs. 45F, pork belly 21 lbs. 47F, beef shepherd pie filling 24 lbs. 48F; all items prepared and cooked more than 24 hours prior never reaching 40F for proper cooling. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over deli beef and potato salad in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler the following: 5 lbs. pulled chicken 47F, pulled pork 64 lbs. 47F, pulled beef 30 lbs. 45F, pork belly 21 lbs. 47F, beef shepherd pie filling 24 lbs. 48F; all items prepared and cooked more than 24 hour prior never reaching 40F for proper cooling. All items voluntarily disposed of by operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray at on cart at bar above food. Observed operator move bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Gyros & Seafood Express
918 N, Washington Blvd,, Sarasota
July 19
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution reading +200 ppm. Manager adjusted the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Patrick's 1481
1481 Main St., Sarasota
July 19
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef then clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
Ristorante San Marco
305 W. Venice Ave. Unit B, Venice
July 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
12 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at wait station over clean silverware. **Warning**
Sal's Pizzeria & Pasta House
6582 Gateway Ave., Sarasota
July 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat lettuce in the stand-up reach-in cooler in the back hallway. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to single serve napkins in the storage cabinet in the back hallway. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose bibb near the mop sink. **Warning**
Selby House Cafe
800 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota
July 21
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service gloves in the front counter area. Employee removed the gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
The Soda Fountain of Venice
349 W. Venice Ave., Venice
July 17
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
11 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 10 small flying insects in soda room by front counter landing on glassware, 10 small flying insects at hand wash sink at front counter, 8 small flying insects on soda gun at front counter, 15 small flying insects on peanut butter cup topping at front ice cream counter.
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects landing on 1/6 pans of cookie bites, brownie bites, Reese's bites at front counter. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. **Corrected On-Site**
The Soda Fountain of Venice
349 W. Venice Ave., Venice
July 18
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
Thai 2 Go
1823 Englewood Road, Englewood
July 21
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in-freezer. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs at cooks line at 62F. Operator stated eggs were removed from cooler 30 minutes prior. Observed operator returned eggs to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Tortas Locas & Bakery
2594 12th St., Sarasota
July 19
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
22 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled properly. Observed partially cooked gyro cones in the reach-in freezer. Provided and educated operator on safe handling procedures for gyros. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats stored over ready-to-eat foods in the prep line's reach-in cooler. Employees put the ready-to-eat foods above the raw meat. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed food in the standing reach-in cooler at these temps: cheese (50F - cold holding); jalapenos (50F - cold holding); potatoes (70F - cold holding); pork (51F - cold holding); diced tomatoes (51F- cold holding). Employees stated that they had been in there for more than four hours. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the standing reach-in cooler at these temps: cheese (50F - cold holding); cooked jalapenos (50F - cold holding); cooked potatoes (70F - cold holding); pork (51F - cold holding). Employees stated that they had been in there overnight. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food temps at front steam table: rice (130F - hot holding); cooked peppers and cheese (130F - hot holding). Employees stated that the food had been made within two hours. Employees re-heated foods on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored above prep table. Employee removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Tortas Locas & Bakery
2594 12th St., Sarasota
July 20
Call back — extension given, pending. Follow-up needed.
Wendy's
301 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota
July 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 3 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. Employee pick items up from the floor then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: sliced cheese (47F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (47F - cold holding); ground beef (48F - cold holding). Food stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated earlier delivery with door being open. **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 blue cheese, cheddar cheese, and cut tomatoes on time as a public health control in the cook line area with no time marks. Manager stated the items were on time for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed time marks on the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Wendy's
301 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota
July 20
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Yokuji Asian Restaurant
1770 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
July 19
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
32 total violations, with 11 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed antacids and painkiller in the fridge. Observed medicine in the dry storage area. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves without washing hands to cook food. **Warning**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in grocery bags in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/22. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strip above handwashing sink. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over soda cans in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw sausage stored over green beans in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over tofu in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches on food prep tables in kitchen area. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead and live roaches on mustard packets. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in standing reach-in cooler: chicken (46F - cold holding); rice (46F - cold holding); ground pork (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
Yokuji Asian Restaurant
1770 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
July 20
Emergency order callback not complied: Facility temporarily closed.
13 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed approximately 50 live roaches inside of the burners in the wok cooking table. Observed 5 live roaches next to reach-in freezer in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
Yokuji Asian Restaurant
1770 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
July 21
Emergency order callback not complied: Facility temporarily closed.
10 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Operator removed 1 live roach. Observed no other live roaches in establishment. **Complied** **Admin Complaint**
Yokuji Asian Restaurant
1770 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
July 21
Emergency order callback 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 July 16-22:
Applebee's Grill & Bar
3255 University Parkway, Sarasota
July 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce at 111 degrees. Operator pulled and heated to 165 degrees within 15 mins. Final holding at 150 degrees. **Corrected On-Site**
The Barnyard
5108 15th St., Bradenton
July 20
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Five total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Culver's
3515 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
July 17
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 2 quaternary buckets at 100ppm. Manager corrected to 300ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter chips (46F - cold Holding); butter chips (52F - cold holding). As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Haydee's Restaurant
5803 15th St. E. #3, Bradenton
July 20
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler in main kitchen area across from entree make station raw ground sausage over cheese and mayonnaise. Educated person in charge and explained safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **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 main kitchen area employee with gloves on lifted garbage lid to throw out trash, started food preparation and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing and emailed a copy to person in charge. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Ice Cream La Oaxaquena
5108 15th St. E., Bradenton
July 20
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Educated employee on hand washing procedures. Employee filled soap dispenser 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 employee handled cash and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hands before preparing food. Educated employee on glove use and handwashing. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz
5627 14th St. W., Bradenton
July 20
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
12 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee put on hair restraint with gloves on and started preparing food and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated person in charge on hand washing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area: chicken at 4:40 p.m. (48F - cold holding); chicken at 5:00 p.m. (45F - cold holding); cheese at 4:40 p.m. (49F - cold holding); cheese at 5:00 p.m. (47F - cold holding); pizza dough at 4:40 p.m. (49F - cold holding); pizza dough at 5:00 p.m. (47F - cold holding) **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 cheese and pepperoni pizza not date time mark. Educated person in charge on time as a public health and how to time mark. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the pizza. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cheese and pepperoni pizza not date time mark. Educated person in charge on time as a public health and how to time mark. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the pizza. **Warning**
Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz
5627 14th St. W., Bradenton
July 21
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed cheese 53F, raw chicken 52F, cooked beef 53F and cooked chicken 51F. Walk in cooler is still in disrepair and ambient temperature 51F. Stop sale was issued and all product was discarded. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
Yong Feng Garden
5108 15th St. E. Suite 403, Bradenton
July 19
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
4 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 reach-in cooler on cooks line: cooked chicken (53F - cold holding); beef (51F - cold holding); shrimp (54F - cold holding); pork (52F - cold holding). Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler on cooks line: cooked chicken (53F - cold holding); beef (51F - cold holding); shrimp (54F - cold holding); pork (52F - cold holding). Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
Yong Feng Garden
5108 15th St. E. Suite 403, Bradenton
July 20
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Live roaches, insects temporarily close Sarasota area restaurants
