CARETTA LANDING
5965 BROOKHILL BLVD, Sarasota FL 34232
Last inspected Jul 29, 2025 · 3 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
OCT 24
JUL 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Cut fruit (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator stated they disposed of their product at the end of their 3 and 1/2hr breakfast. Emailed them a time as a public health control form.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored above food products. Operator removed it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink with dishes inside. Operator removed it.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for their time as a public health control 4hr buffet. Operator had a blank copy and filled it out.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded trash along their dumpster pad. Operator states it's not their products and believes someone is illegally dumping in their area.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Cut fruit (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator stated they disposed of their product at the end of their 3 and 1/2hr breakfast. Emailed them a time as a public health control form.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dishes in it. Operator removed them.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to seasonings and single service items in the dry storage area. Employee moved chemical bottles.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing cleaning fluids without a label.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils drying on a towel.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employe bag, jacket, and phone stored above and next to food items and single service items in the kitchen area. Operator removed employee items.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups stored on the floor of the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.