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EL GRECO KITCHEN & MARKET

4035 CLARK RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 9414007689

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6806161
Grade history
AUG 24
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half at 47F. Ambient reach in cooler front line at 48F. Operator turned down unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed ware washing in triple sink with no sanitizer in system. Corrected to 100ppm with operator.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half at 47F. Ambient reach in cooler front line at 48F. Operator turned down unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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. Observed Tan Phan working 1 year without training and no other training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.