ESPLANADE ON PALMER RANCH
12250 VIA CASA BLVD., Sarasota FL 34238 · 941-444-8731
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23.Renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bar triple sink at approximately 25ppm. Manager corrected to 50F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over pepperoni slices in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Manager removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager added plug.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed vacuum breaker on top of splitter. Informed Food Director of proper location, he will have relocated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23.Renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Chef removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in Chest Freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on Walkin Cooler fan cover.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line. Chef corrected by relocating.
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.