BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 463
5903 BROOKHILL BLVD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941.379.9927
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 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
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple water damaged ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on almost every ceiling vent in the establishment.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed multiple ceiling tiles dripping causing water buildup beneath them in the dish area and front of house.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on the cook line fan.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance dripping down from ceiling tiles onto the walls of the front of house.
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands with just cold water and soap. Operator remade them wash their hand with hot water.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device to measure their high temp machine. Operator states it's on order.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the establishment with mold buildup. Operator stated they had problem with the ac and had it replaced 5 days go and are waiting on new vents to replace the old ones.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not property inverted. Operator inverted them.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 25ppm quaternary. Operator remade the bucket to 200ppm.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed egg wash stored over uncooked shredded potatoes. Operator moved the potatoes.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle his phone and then grab a knife to cut food without changing his gloves. Operator had them change their gloves and wash their hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand sink used to dump ice and coffee grounds.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee place their phone on the cook line. Operator removed the phone.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in contact with multiple food products throughout the establishment. Operator removed them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on the water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed their sanitizer the back exit fire extinguisher in the red.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food shelves in the dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris build up on the fan and shelves of the left side reach in cooler. Operator states they are waiting till the end of service to defrost and deep clean it.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong side of the mop sink splitter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a partially rusted rack in the ware washing area.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed multiple spare ceiling tiles stored above food in the dry storage area.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items in the reach in and walk in freezers not covered when not in use.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipment stored on partially rusted and dusty shelves in the ware-washing area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while cooking food. Operator had employee take off the watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food on the line without a hair restraint. Operator had employee put on a hat.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris build up in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a dusty fan blowing onto the cook line.
Jul 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan shelves in the dishwasher area rusted.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler middle of the cook line Ham (60F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); Sausage (60F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (60F - Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (48F - Cold Holding) Manager stated all the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager removed all the items and placed them in the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan shelves in the dishwasher area rusted.
Floor area covered with standing water. Floor in front of the reach in cooler in the preparation area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All Microwave ovens on the cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line.
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.