DOG BAR SARASOTA
1314 10 ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-444-7925
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Owner discarded the tuna.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for the sanitizer buckets.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Owner placed soap at the hand wash sink.
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. Owner discarded the tuna.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All the cutting boards on the reach in coolers in the cook line area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the oven on the right side of the cook line soiled.
Sep 18, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork removed from the commercial packaging stored over packaged buns in the reach in freezer. Owner removed the pork.
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. Owner discarded the tuna.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the consumer advisory, operator printed and posted before the end of the inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
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. Owner discarded the tuna.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Coleslaw stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area with a date mark of 8/10. Manager discarded the Coleslaw.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Manager removed the eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area with a date mark of 8/10. Manager discarded the Coleslaw.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the cook line blocked by a garbage can. Employee removed the garbage can.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Manager removed the scoop to be sanitized.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 throughout the kitchen: 1/2 lbs shrimp spread,1 lbs blue cheese,1 lbs pasta salad,2-1/2 lbs coleslaw,1/2 lbs garlic butter,2 lbs roasted red pepper mix All items were marked more than 7 days. Operator willingly disposed of the foods.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed throughout the kitchen: 1/2 lbs shrimp spread,1 lbs blue cheese,1 lbs pasta salad,2-1/2 lbs coleslaw,1/2 lbs garlic butter,2 lbs roasted red pepper mix All items were marked more than 7 days. Operator willingly disposed of the foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed in the left side make table cooler:1/2lbs corned beef and 3lbs cut cabbage not date marked made over 7 days ago. Operator willingly disposed of food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple cleaners and rubbing alcohol stored above and next to food prep surfaces in the bar area. Operator removed the chemicals.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the left side make table cooler:1/2lbs corned beef and 3lbs cut cabbage not date marked made over 7 days ago. Operator willingly disposed of food.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed multiple sealed containers of food in the walk in cooler with splash from the condenser. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil stored on the floor of the back storage area. Operator placed them on a bucket.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop with the handle in contact with food in a container of shrimp mix. Operator removed the scoop.
Feb 21, 2024□ 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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Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Boxes of sealed food stored in the walk-in cooler under dripping water from the condenser. Manager removed the boxes of food.
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Dishmachine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef stored over hamburger burger buns in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the beef under the buns.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (61F - Cold Holding); Cheese curds (60F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the items in the reach in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Boxes of sealed food stored in the walk-in cooler under dripping water from the condenser. Manager removed the boxes of food.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager adjusted the solution new reading 100ppm.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Emailed handout to the operator and the operator filled one out before the end of the inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of flour stored next to the hand washing sink in the back kitchen area. Manager removed the bags.
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.