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3610 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-929-9888
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed she'll eggs stored over cut raw vegetables in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle deli containers stored in bulk cornstarch container. Manager removed.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen/preparation area.
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bulk oil on floor under cook line woks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler doors on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in non food grade bags in walk in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 hand washing sinks. Operator supplied.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at rear hand washing sink. Operator supplied.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Obsedeli container in cornstarch bulk container. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Stored food not covered.Observed oats not covered in bag in dry storage. Operator sealed bag.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in water at 85F by rice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at rear hand washing sink. Employee added.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking in walk in cooler.
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. Observed all expired 1/16/2025.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers and cans used for scooping rice, cornstarch, sugar, and salt without handles. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor.Observed oil cases on floor under woks. Observed sweet and sour sauce on floor by dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken stored in original raw chicken boxes. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing above preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food without hair restraint. Cook placed a hat on after education.
Food stored on floor.Observed buckets of rice, sauce, and salt on floor in back area of kitchen.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed grease on hoods. Observed soiled reachin cooler gaskets on cook line.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Stored food not covered.Observed shrimp toast and other food items stored in walkin freezer not covered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Operator covered.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Observed ground pork in walkin cooler and other foods in to go bags.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed containers stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli containers without handles stored in sugar, cornstarch bulk containers. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed soiled reachin cooler handles on cook line.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook engaged I. Cooking without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor.Observed sugar, soy buckets, oil containers stored on floor in kitchen. Observed Shrimp on floor in walkin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease buildup. Observed walkin cooler and reachin cooler gaskets soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed to go containers on floor by dry storage area.
Stored food not covered.Observed Chicken Wings, Shrimp Toast, Egg Rolls in walkin freezer not covered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust on walkin cooler fan covers.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over dumplings in Reachin Cooler across from Woks. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Food stored on floor.Observed buckets of soy sauce and oil stored on floor in preparation area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled Walkin Cooler door gasket and Reachin Cooler door gaskets.
Stored food not covered.Observed Chicken in Walkin Freezer not covered.
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.