Live roaches temporarily close multiple Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants
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Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as “a ‘snapshot’ of conditions present at the time of the inspection." On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
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Sarasota-Manatee best restaurant inspections
The following restaurants and food trucks, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Jan. 28-Feb. 3 with zero violations:
Bitcoin Ben's Burger Bus, 2738 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Cafe Arts, 1355 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota
El Malecon Latin Market, 14525 Tamiami Trail, North Port
Grandma's Cookies, 432 Driftwood Road, Venice
Holly Rasch, 3527 Culpepper Terrace, North Port
Il Petraro, 7004 Mauna Loa Blvd., Sarasota
Little Jo-To, 5911 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Main Street Creamery, 1359 Main St., Sarasota
Matt's Diner, 14710 S.R. 64, Bradenton
Meaney's Mini Donuts, 382 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota
Parrish Pizzeria, 12345 U.S. 301 N., Parrish
Raven Pizza and More, 8255 U.S. 301 N., Parrish
Taqueria La Marcelita 2, 201 U.S. 41 Bypass S., Venice
Waffle House, 1515 51st Ave. E., Ellenton
Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill, 5313 19th St. E., Ellenton
Sarasota County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations:
The following restaurants and food trucks, listed in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections Jan. 28-Feb. 3:
3Natives Acai & Juicery
8226 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Jan. 29
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Four total violations, with one 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 0 ppm. **Warning**
El Ceviche
3664 Webber St., Sarasota
Feb. 1
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with three 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 the dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called the repairmen and set up his triple sink at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the cook line: ambient shell eggs (75F - cold holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately two hours. Operator placed eggs in 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 on the cook line: butter (80F - cold holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately two hours. Operator placed butter in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
The Fountain Kitchen & Wine Bar
543 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
Jan. 31
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Three total violations, with one 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Fuji Sushi Hibachi Noodles
12205 Mercado Drive, Venice
Jan. 29
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Twelve total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over lemon and raw shrimp over grape tomatoes. Observed operator move fish and shrimp for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Knick’s Tavern and Grill
1818 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota
Jan. 29
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation. Observed two soup bowls spinach dip dated 1/18. Cook discarded.
Manasota Beach Club Dining Room
7660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood
Jan. 29
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Three total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer in dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million. Operator set up three compartment sink for sanitizing of dish, silverware and equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and lamb over cooked shrimp. Observed operator arranged items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Mi Tierra Restaurant
1068 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
Jan. 29
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with two 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. Employee began working and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and removed the equipment to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen
5445 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Feb. 2
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
Nine total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple raw meats stored over ready-to-eat lentil soup in the walk-in cooler. Operator removed the meats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 12 live roaches in the removable wall knife block by the triple sink. Operator disposed of the knife block, disposed of the roaches, and cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the kitchen prep counter: rice (65F - cold holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately one hour. Operator placed rice in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen
5445 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Feb. 3
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
Taqueria Nieto
6309 15th St. E., Sarasota
Jan. 29
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
Thirteen total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with ready-to-eat cut tomatoes, no running potable water. **Warning**
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed two flying insects in mobile food truck kitchen. **Warning**
Taqueria Nieto
6309 15th St. E., Sarasota
Jan. 30
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 Jan. 28-Feb. 3:
Armando's Brasserie & More
5108 15th St. E. Unit 103-105, Bradenton
Jan. 31
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach-in cooler raw shell eggs over cheese. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in upright reach-in cooler raw ground beef over pork steak. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in main kitchen area sanitizer bucket (chlorine over 200ppm). Person in charge diluted sanitizer. **Warning**
Brazin Cajun
1250 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota
Feb. 3
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Eight total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating with an expired license, December 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Needed at mop sink hose. **Warning**
China King
6816 14th St. W., Bradenton
Feb. 2
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over washed cut vegetables. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed washed cut vegetables. Observed in reach-in cooler raw chicken over cooked pork. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Observed in reach-in cooler in main kitchen area raw beef over cooked noodle. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Cracker Barrel
2203 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Feb. 1
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with one high-priority violation:
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 in dishwasher area dishwasher (Temperature 150F). Person in charge setup three compartment sink and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Grand Buffet
4848 14th St. W., Bradenton
Jan. 30
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Seven total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area dish machine dishwasher (chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge set up three compartment sink and tested at 100ppm chlorine and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler in back kitchen area raw seafood over soy sauce and cooked rice. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw seafood. 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**
Jersey Mike's Subs
5820 Ranch Lake Blvd. Unit 106B, Bradenton
Feb. 1
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
Four total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches crawling on the outside of the meat case, inside the motor area and on floor surrounding the case. **Warning**
Jersey Mike's Subs
5820 Ranch Lake Blvd. Unit 106B, Bradenton
Feb. 2
Emergency order callback complied. Zero violations.
Juicys Famous Fair Food
2319 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Jan. 31
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Ten total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed on grill line in front kitchen area raw cut beef steak over raw bacon. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area funnel cake mix (59F - cold holding). Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the mix had been out at room temperature for approximately one hour and placed it in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Mexi Peru Kitchen y Algo Mas
5108 15th St. E. Unit 501, Store 100, 101, 102, Bradenton
Feb. 1
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Four total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach-in cooler raw bacon over sliced cheese. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed raw bacon. 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**
Minnie’s Beach Cafe
5360 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
Feb. 1
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
Seventeen total violations, with four 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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands.. Employee rewashed the dishes and washed their hands. **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 50 live roaches under two door reach in, across from cook line. Observed approximately five live roaches under preparation table on cook line. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on the floor in the hallway dry storage area. **Warning**
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Minnie’s Beach Cafe
5360 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
Feb. 2
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
R Burger N Wings
4266 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Feb. 1
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Nine total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in back kitchen area. Educated person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap. **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge renewed license before the inspection was closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler in back area of kitchen raw chicken over cut vegetables and sauces. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy in English, Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **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 grabbed raw shrimp with gloves on and placed on grill. Employee grabbed single service food container and failed to change gloves and wash hand. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded single service container, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked chicken (59F - cold holding). Person in charge stated it had been out at room temperature for approximately one hour and was placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Scuderia
4805 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Feb. 2
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in front kitchen area dishwasher (chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge called for service and set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler across from grill raw chicken over whole cream and cheese. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach-in cooler across from grill raw chicken over raw shrimp. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Sweet Krunch
5605 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Jan. 29
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Seventeen total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Pork (46F - cold holding); chicken (44F - cold holding); eggrolls (46F - cold holding). Operators voluntarily discarded foods not in temp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink quaternary dispenser not working properly. Operator set up sink with chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizing solution at 100ppm **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marking on prepared foods in reach-in coolers and walk-in coolers. **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed five rodent droppings in dry storage area behind door. Two rodent droppings observed under shelf by office in prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork (46F - cold holding); chicken (44F - cold holding); eggrolls (46F - cold holding); Operators voluntarily discarded foods not in temp. **Warning**
Sweet Krunch
5605 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Feb. 1
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Roaches, no running water temporarily closes Sarasota area restaurants
