DAIQUIRI DECK RAW BAR
325 JOHN RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.388.3320
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022003788 | Jan 3, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from pipe and/or drain line. Observed water leaking from top of glass door reach in cooler in front of cook line.
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that did not include preparation day after opening/preparation.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4lbs. Mahi in pull out drawer on cook line at 46F. Cook removed from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on expo line cold holding house made ranch 57F, house made blue cheese dressing 57F. Observed mahi in pullout drawer on cook line at 46F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose at upstairs bar without vacuum breaker.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign at downstairs service area. Manager added sign.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean pans on storage rack with label residue.
Water leaking from pipe and/or drain line. Observed water leaking from top of glass door reach in cooler in front of cook line.
Nov 18, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to a clean lettuce washer on a shelf next to the walk in cooler. Employee removed the bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the reach in beer cooler in the bar area.
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked bacon in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the bacon above the ground beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand wash sink next to the 2nd floor bar. Manager stated that upper management was informed of the problem.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine on the 1st floor next to the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda line above the ice bin in the 2nd floor bar area soiled. Employee cleaned the lines.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink in the first floor wait station.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. The employee properly washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve straws in the bar area. Manager removed the bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager stated the plumber had been contacted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lines on the back side of the daiquiri machine on the first floor soiled.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler #1. Employee removed the fish.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef stored over hot dogs in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the hot dogs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans of sausage thawing in the hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler across from the cook line. Employee placed the items in the walk-in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink net to the walk-in cooler. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lines behind the daiquiri drink machines soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing in standing water. Employee placed the sausage in the walk-in cooler.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection 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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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and re-washed the dishes they handled.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over shredded cheese in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the beef. Raw fish stored over ready to eat bread rolls in walk-in cooler #2. Manager removed the bread.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Daiquiri drink lines on the back side of the machine soiled.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 3 propane tanks stored in the back storage area on the first floor. Manager placed the tanks outside.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line, Cooked eggs (60F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Salsa (55F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding); Cooked Sea weed (60F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2.5 hours. Manager placed the items in the walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 105F stored in hot holding on top of the convection oven on the cook line. Manager stated the rice was in hot holding for approximately 1 hour. Manager reheated the rice to 170F and placed it in hot holding on the steam line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the 1st floor dry storage area next to the ice machine blocked by ladders and a propane heater. Manager removed the ladders and heater. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink in the 1st floor bar area removed.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in both bar areas soiled.
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.