CALUSA BREWING
5377 MCINTOSH RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-922-8150
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing.Observed ceiling tile missing in mop sink closet.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle container in dry batter mix. Chef removed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over sour cream and mayonnaise in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed counter cleaner in unlabeled bottle.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed gasket soiled on walk in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.