Live small flying insects found in Sarasota area restaurant's kitchen, other inspections
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Sarasota-Manatee best restaurant inspections
The following restaurants, food trucks and caterers, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections Feb. 11-17 with zero violations:
Fit Fuel Meal Prep, 6592 Superior Ave., Sarasota
Food Hall, 465 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
The Food Lady, 2801 14th St. W., Bradenton
Hamlet's Eatery, 801 N. Lime Ave., Sarasota
John J Kelly's Toasted Kitchen, 367 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice
Los 3 Parces, 2801 14th St. W., Bradenton
Panera Bread, 215 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
River Strand Golf and Country Club Tiki Bar, 7155 Grand Estuary Trail, Bradenton
Shiny Gumbo, 7125 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
Toastique, 10 S. Lemon Ave. Unit C-1, Sarasota
Worthington, 4815 17th 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 Feb. 11-17:
Boo's Ice House & Dog Bar
1314 10th St., Sarasota
Feb. 13
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Four 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. Dishmachine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef stored over hamburger burger buns in the drawer reach-in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the beef under the buns. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (61F - cold holding); cheese curds (60F - cold holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been stored at room temperature for approximately one hour. Manager placed the items in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
British Open Pub
367 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice
Feb. 13
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Ten total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine on a shelf above a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - cold holding); raw cod (47F - cold holding); cooked corned beef (46F - cold holding); raw shrimp (46F - cold holding) in the walk-in cooler. The operator stated temperature checks were completed approximately three hours prior. The operator placed ice on the items for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
British Open Pub
367 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice
Feb. 14
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Buddy’s Bagels
999 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
Feb. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Seven total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a case of soap stored above case of drinks in the kitchen. Operator removed the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Cafe in the Park
2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota
Feb. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Five total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over ready-to-eat leafy greens in the reach-in cooler on the make line. Employee removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Camden Cotton Ball Company
6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
Feb. 14
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. Observed dishwashing machine at 0ppm. Manager called for service. **Warning**
China Wok
2881 Clark Road Suite 12, Sarasota
Feb. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Twenty total violations, with seven high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a box of medicine stored above foods near the front counter. The operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
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 an employee touch their bare arms then handle clean equipment on the cook line. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touch their clothing then handle clean equipment on the cook line. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee not sanitizing dishware after washing and rinsing in the three compartment sink.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles in the reach-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - cold holding); cooked chicken (45F - cold holding); cooked pork (49F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler nearest the front counter. The operator stated the items have been held for approximately three hours. The operator placed the items in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (100F - hot holding) in the kitchen. The operator placed the rice in a warmer for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
China Wok
2881 Clark Road Suite 12, Sarasota
Feb. 15
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.
Eleven total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed raw beef (50F - cold holding); cooked chicken (48F - cold holding); cooked pork (49F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler nearest the front counter. The operator stated the items have been held for approximately three hours. The operator stored the above food products in the soda reach-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
Eggs-traordinary
2282 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Feb. 12
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Nineteen total violations, with five 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 the dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked onions in the stand-up reach-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle soiled dishes then handle clean dishes from the dishwasher without changing gloves. Educated the employee on proper glove procedures.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of WD-40 stored next to containers with food near the steam table. The operator properly stored the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
Evie's Tavern on the Range
4725 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Feb. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Twenty-nine total violations, with seven high-priority violations:
High Priority - Food contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee at pizza station wiping counter with soapy water without rinse or sanitation. **Warning**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rolls in chest freezer in to-go bags. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over salad dressings in walk-in cooler and steak over mozzarella sticks in reach-in freezer on cook line. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken breast 114F and hamburgers 115F with no temperature control. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap stored next to waffle maker near ice cream area. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib next to walk-in cooler and behind arcade. **Warning**
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine at triple sink at 200ppm. **Warning**
Mi Sitio Colombian Restaurant
3650 Webber St., Sarasota
Feb. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eleven total violations, with three 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 an employee touching his face and then touch a clean up utensils without washing hands. Had the employee wash their hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash hands with cold water. Had employee rewash hands with hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter display case: cheese filled bread (120F - hot holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately one hour. Instructed operator on proper holding temperature and brought up time as a public health control. **Warning**
Napulé Restaurant
7129 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Feb. 12
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Seventeen total violations, with five high-priority violations:
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic nonfood-grade bags used to store bread in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauce in the reach-in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. Observed raw cod fish stored over cooked shrimp in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food products. **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 ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (47F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the raw calamari had been in the cooler for approximately three hours. The operator placed ice on the calamari. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary solution in the three compartment sink at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Perkins Restaurant
1331 S. 41 Bypass, Venice
Feb. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Sixteen total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (44F - cold holding); cooked sausage (47F - cold holding); cooked ham (45F - cold holding); cut lettuce (47F - cold holding). The operator stated the above products have been held for approximately three hours. The operator covered the containers. Observed cut tomatoes (43F - cold holding); cooked sausage (42F - cold holding); cooked ham (43F - cold holding); cut lettuce (43F - cold holding). **Corrected On-Site**
Stroke's Seafood
2745 N. Osprey Ave., Sarasota
Feb. 13
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Eight total violations, with six high-priority violations:
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated that he would renew his license but was not able to at the time of the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to-eat hard boiled eggs. Operator moved the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
Urban Fresh Sandwich Company
3424 Dunbar Drive, Sarasota
Feb. 12
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Three total violations, with one 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 eggs stored over commuted sausage. Operator switched the positions. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 Feb. 11-17:
Bonefish Grill
7456 W. Cortez Road, Bradenton
Feb. 12
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Seven total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw ground beef then changed their gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over washed and cut greens in reach-in cooler on left side of cooks line. Manager moved tuna to bottom shelf. Raw pork stored over flour tortillas in reach-in cooler on left side of cooks line. Manager moved raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (57F cold holding); diced mango (50F cold holding.) Stacked and stored above fill line in the top section of reach-in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been stored in reach-in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Five Nine Grill and Tavern
5718 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Feb. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies witnessed in kitchen: one fly on handle of mixing utensil, one fly in kitchen on soda box, one fly in dining area. Operator will call Orkin. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee was educated on handwashing, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish 58F, raw chicken 58F, raw burgers 58F. Operator disposed of items. **Warning**
Restaurante Guatemala 2
5604 15th St. E., Bradenton
Feb. 16
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Seventeen total violations, with six high-priority violations:
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area triple sink (chlorine over 200ppm); Person in charge diluted with water and triple sink (chlorine retested 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in back kitchen area handwashing sink. Educated person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee filled soap dispenser and washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments in back kitchen area. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in back kitchen area reach-in cooler raw chicken over unwashed produce. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed and printed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in front kitchen reach-in cooler raw chicken over cucumber salad and milk. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed and printed person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator handout in English and Spanish. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **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 in front kitchen area reach-in cooler raw chicken over raw beef and fish. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed and printed person in charge a copy of handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed the raw chicken. 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**
Thai Wasabi
5250 E. State Road 64, Bradenton
Feb. 15
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Eight total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in back kitchen area an employee with gloves on pick up tongs of the floor and placed it in the dishwasher area. Employee failed to change gloves and wash hands. Employee grabbed egg roll with soiled gloves. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard egg rolls, discard soiled gloves, wash hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in back kitchen area an employee with gloves on pick up tongs of the floor and placed it in the dishwasher area. Employee failed to change gloves and wash hands. Employee grabbed egg roll with soiled gloves. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard egg rolls, discard soiled gloves, wash hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area garlic in oil (65F - 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 it had been out of the cooler for approximately one hour. Person in charge placed the garlic in oil back in the 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 on cooks line in main kitchen area cooked rice and eggs not time marked. Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Person in charge states that it was prepared at 10:30 a.m. and time marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Live small flying insects found in Sarasota area restaurant's kitchen
