15 SOUTH BY NAPULE
15 S BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-867-8081
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JUL 24
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NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023026766 | May 9, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | $200 |
| 7--2015053115 | Dec 2, 2015 | Jan 20, 2016 | $700 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from the expresso machine in the bar area draining into the hand washing sink. Employee removed the drain lines.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink in the pizza make area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the establishment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in the containers of bread crumbs and salt stored with the handles in the product. Employee removed the scoops.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwave ovens on the cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Soap and sanitizer mixed in the sanitizer bucket on the cook line. Employee removed, rinsed the towels and replace the sanitizer, reading 300ppm quaternary.
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed their hands then dried their hands with a cloth towel. Employee washed their hands and dried them with a paper towel.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage stored over raw salmon in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the sausage below the salmon.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquor bottles in the bar area. Employee removed spray bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Np paper towels at the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above the cook line soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under the back exit door of the establishment.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 3 propane tanks stored in the back hallway of the establishment. Employee placed the tanks outside.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the salmon.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Chef removed to be sanitized.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered containers of cheese stored next to the hand washing sink in the preparation area. Chef removed the cheese.
Sep 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw shrimp then clean utensils without changing glove and washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitizer, washed their hands and changed gloves.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee turned the hot water on.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean utensils stored next to the hand washing sink near the cook line. Chef removed the utensils.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.