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1540 NORTHGATE BLVD, Sarasota FL 34234 · 941-202-3520
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed two containers of cooked beef date marked 8/14 in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the beef.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw shell eggs stored over a bottle of cooking wine and a container of an oil-herb mix inna reach in cooler. Operator placed the eggs on the bottom shelf.
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in their kitchen walk in cooler: Mushroom Gravy 1 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 2 (54F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 3 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 4 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 5 (53F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 1 (46F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 2 (47F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 3 (47F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 4 (46F - Cooling) Observed date marking indicating that the 5 containers of Mushroom Gravy and 4 containers of Turkey Sauce had been made the day before and placed in the walk in cooler which the operator confirmed. The operator willingly disposed of the food product.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in their kitchen walk in cooler: Mushroom Gravy 1 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 2 (54F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 3 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 4 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 5 (53F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 1 (46F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 2 (47F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 3 (47F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 4 (46F - Cooling) Observed date marking indicating that the 5 containers of Mushroom Gravy and 4 containers of Turkey Sauce had been made the day before and placed in the walk in cooler which the operator confirmed. The operator willingly disposed of the food product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed canned artichokes and canned roasted tomatoes that were removed from their cans and marked more than 7 days ago in the warehouse walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed canned artichokes and canned roasted tomatoes that were removed from their cans and marked more than 7 days ago in the warehouse walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a meat slicer in the back prep area with debris build up on its blade. Operator stated it was no longer in use and had an employee clean it.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scooper in 102F degree standing water. Operator removed the water and sanitized the scooper.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: 3 cans of sea-grapes that were dented at the seams in the dry storage area. Operator willingly discarded the cans.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed two containers of cooked beef date marked 8/14 in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed two containers of cooked beef date marked 8/14 in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the beef.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a marked out of order hand wash sink in the walk in cooler. No food prep is conducted in this area. Operator stated that the sinks handles were stripped and had called a plumber to fix it at this time.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the men's bathroom. Operator put in new towels
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a fly trap over spices and cans in the dry storage area. Operator removed trap.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to a bag of brown sugar in the dry storage area. Head chef removed the bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet with no vacuum breaker on hose connection. Head chef removed the splitter from the mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops stored in bins of flour, white sugar, and brown sugar. Head chef removed all containers.
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.