CASK & ALE
1548 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 727.415.2972
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Alfredo sauce date marked 7/31 stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager discarded the sauce.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomatoes dented at the seams. Manager placed the cans aside for a refund.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strip stored on the handle of a hand wash sink in the bar area. Manager discarded the pest strip.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Alfredo sauce date marked 7/31 stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager discarded the sauce.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over sliced cheese in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the mahi below the cheese.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink next to the dishwasher. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Chef stated the meat sauce was prepared on 2/11. Chef placed a date mark on the meat sauce.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Alfredo sauce stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line with a date mark of 8/18. Manager discarded the sauce.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat ham in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the ham.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Alfredo sauce stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line with a date mark of 8/18. Manager discarded the sauce.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sanitizer buckets at the hand wash sink next to the dishwasher. Employee was informed and replaced the water in the sanitizer bucket.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without changing their gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be cleaned and washed their hands and changed gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of spray paint stored on a shelf next to ketchup packets and clean plates in the dry storage. Manager removed the can of paint.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on table next to food on the cook line. Employee removed the phone.
Food stored on floor. Containers of drink mix stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the items on a shelf.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager adjusted the hose in the sanitizer bucket and ran the machine several times,New reading 100ppm.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitizer and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eatbread in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee placed the shrimp below the bread.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine, no quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 250ppm quaternary.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled 6 ready to eat chicken tacos while assembling with their bare hands. Employee discarded the tacos.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw mahi in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the ground beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled 6 ready to eat chicken tacos while assembling with their bare hands. Employee discarded the tacos.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to the operator. Operator printed and posted before the end of the inspection.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Bartender handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Bartender handled soiled dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat cheddar cheese in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the ground beef over the cheese.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cans of oven cleaner stored next to packages of brown sugar and containers of olives on a shelf in the dry storage area. Manager removed the oven cleaner.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Emailed handouts to the operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 spray bottles of quaternary sanitizer not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles.
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