BAKER & WIFE
2157 SIESTA DRIVE, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-953-2164
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in bar hand sink. Observed equipment in kitchen hand sink, manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed brown cutting board at bar area with cut marks.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in 97F water at pizza station. Explained options for correction.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand sink at bar and sanitation bucket in front hand sink at kitchen entrance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top exterior of dish machine under flanges.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed brown cutting board in use on cook line with cut marks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Employee removed.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher on floor outside office door.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in hand sink at bar. Employee removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli container in graham crumbs. Employee removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured near ie machine.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
Approved Process Waiver not maintained at the food establishment. Observed frozen vacuum sealed fish. No process waiver. Emailed operator waiver.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in hand sink at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no towel at bar hand washing sink.
Food stored on floor.Observed oil on floor under convection oven and frozen onion rings on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Cook removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Plan submitted.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed no training for Marius Releon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on reachin cooler at end of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored in undrained ice. Observed squeeze bottles containing food stored directly in ice used for drinks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed on oven door on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Vidis Pedrsois and Marius Releon expired 11/2023.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed mixer shield and guard with food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink just outside walkin cooler.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Vidis Pedrsois and Marius Releon expired 11/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed broken scoop without handle in bulk flour bin. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed salmon and other fish defrosted in walkin cooler with packaging not cut. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
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.