ALMA DE ESPANA
1830 S OSPREY AVE STE 104, Sarasota FL 34239
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold holding mashed potato 46F, carrot puree 50F. Person in charge discarded.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 after several attempts, chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Observed batteries not dispensing towels at kitchen hand sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Printed advisory for operator.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold holding mashed potato 46F, carrot puree 50F. Person in charge discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle stainless bowl in rice.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 and sanitizer solution container empty. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at cook line. Employee added. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust buildup on vent grate over triple sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris on gasket at reachin cooler on cook line closest to the bar.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.Ran dishwashing machine 5 times observed chlorine at 25ppm or less.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Employee corrected by adding to hand wash sink next to cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.