BIG TOP BREWING COMPANY
3045 FRUTIVILLE COMMONS BLVD, Sarasota FL 34240 · 941-780-3393
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 whole bacon in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of alka seltzer stored above spices on their prep table. Operator removed them.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris build up on their can opener and its holder. Operator washed both.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their outside ice machine.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops for dry goods. Operator removed them.
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 reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stuck between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed them.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the cook line hand sink. Operator placed a new one.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted in the establishment. Operator inverted them.
Jul 17, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the incorrect test kit for their chlorine dish machine. Operator procured the correct type.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for the cook line hand sink. Operator placed more signs.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lids open. Operator closed the lids.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks in the walk in and outside bar coolers. Operator removed the drinks.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed two raw shell eggs stored in a container of arugula on the cook line. Operator willingly disposed of both the eggs and the arugula.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two raw shell eggs stored in a container of arugula on the cook line. Operator willingly disposed of both the eggs and the arugula.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sink. Operator placed more there.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone and charger stored with to-go containers in the kitchen. Operator removed the phone.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers and single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket at the salad and bar area stored on the floor. Operator placed them up.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 the dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called their provider and set up a quaternary triple sink at 200ppm.
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 wipe their nose than handle an ice scoop without washing their hands. Operator had the employee wash their hands.
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 whole bacon in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without introducing oxygen. Operator willingly disposed of them.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed boxes of soap stored over food products in the dry storage area. Operator removed the boxes.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a missing vacuum breaker at the end of their mop sink splitter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary or chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sinks. Operator placed some there.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the cook line hand wash sink. Operator placed more soap.
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 reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without introducing oxygen. Operator willingly disposed of them.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license in the establishment. Operator printed out their license.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing watches while preparing food. Operator had them removed their watches.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the ground. Operator placed them on shelves.
Apr 19, 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.