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DOUGHBOY SWIFT

2881 CLARK RD STE 23, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-894-9259

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805877
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, she'll eggs stored over cooked chicken wings. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed front bar nozzle soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli containers in corn meal and flour. Employee removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing.Observed in kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed non-continuous cooking of chicken wings. The operator was emailed partial cooking written procedures.
Intermediate/03C-89-4/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza served by the slice with no written time as public health control plan. The operator was emailed a written plan.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Observed no written plan as of the inspection. Time Extended
Ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle a cell phone then handle a clean food container without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partially cooked chicken stored over ready to eat Italian sandwich meat in the reach in cooler at the wing station. The operator properly stored the sandwich meat.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding) in the pizza station reach in cooler. The operator stated the items had been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator moved the items to another cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray chemical stored near a plastic container of honey near the pizza station. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed non-continuous cooking of chicken wings. The operator was emailed partial cooking written procedures.
Intermediate/03C-89-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza served by the slice with no written time as public health control plan. The operator was emailed a written plan.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored on food preparation surfaces in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor behind the bar. The operator properly stored the bottled water.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with a black substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go containers stored on the floor near the office. The operator properly stored the containers.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the mop sink area. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the bottled beverages.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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