BROOKLYN BLUES
2238 GULF GATE DR, Sarasota FL 34231 · 267-971-4956
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. The operator renewed the license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. The operator renewed the license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishes then handle clean dishes with food for service without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding) on top of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cabbage has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed ice on the cabbage.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for pepper flakes in the storage area. The operator removed the plastic container.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage stored on the server ear expo line. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the dishmachine.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use ice scoops stored in 101F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the standing water.
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed uncooked rice stored in a non-food grade bag in dry storage. Observed cooked chicken stored in non-food grade bags in the reach in cooler.
Observed a tube of toothpaste and bottle of lotion stored on a shelf with and above food in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the toothpaste and lotion.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Lights in food preparation area are missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the mop.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee toothpaste and lotion stored on a shelf near packaged foods in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the toothpaste and lotion.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the shell eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator pastors the raw foods.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
The interior of the microwave with rust on the surface.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal items stored on a food preparation table at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee belongings.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the kitchen.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wash hands with gloves on. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator provided the sink with paper towels.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair on the cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jugs of vegetable oil stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Hole in the wall near the stand up reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle for sugar not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization.
Opened employee beverage container in the stand up reach in cooler with food to be served to customers. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on th cook line.
Water leaking from pipe at the ice machine.
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.