EVIES TAVERN
1560 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-366-7711
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked meatloaf stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 6/24. Manager discarded the meatloaf.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Cooked meatloaf stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 6/24. Manager discarded the meatloaf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked meatloaf stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 6/24. Manager discarded the meatloaf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquid bottles in the bar area. Manager removed the bottles.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in the bar area used as a dump sink. Manager removed the strainer and debris.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of tomatoes and 1 can of olives stored on the dry storage rack in the kitchen dented at the seams. Manager set the items aside for a refund.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to the dishwasher area used as dump sink. Manager removed the strainer and food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing waster in the reach in beer/wine cooler in the bar area.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 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. Cooked potatoes stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/2/25 Container of house made marinara sauce stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line with a date mark of 8/11/25. Chef discarded the items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Packaged raw ground beef stored in a bus tub with Ready to eat deli turkey and ham in the walk in cooler. No visible cross contamination accrued. Chef removed the ground beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked potatoes stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/2/25 Container of house made marinara sauce stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line with a date mark of 8/11/25. Chef discarded the items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Manager removed the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the back of the establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a shelf on the cook line next to food. Employee removed the phone.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of mixer stored in ice used for customers drinks in the bar area. Employee removed the bottle and discarded the ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza stored at room temperature on time as a public health control with no time mark. Employee stated the pizza had been on time for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed a time mark on the pizza.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated the cheese sauce was prepared on 3/9. Employee placed a date mark on the sauce.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of pineapple dented at the seams. Manager placed the cans aside for a refund.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed the towels.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water pooled in the bottom of both chest reach in cooler in the bar area.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish then change gloves and handed clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked vegetables in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. Employee removed the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza sold by the slice on time as a public health control stored at room temperature in the pizza make area with no time mark. Employee stated the pizza was stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed a time mark on the pizza.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Employee removed the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled a trash can then clean equipment without changing their gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized washed their hands and changed gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored thawed in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager discarded the fish
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored thawed in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager discarded the fish.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the bar area soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of a box of sugar in the pizza make area. Employee removed the bucket.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drains in the bar area soiled.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 51F stored in 5 gallon buckets with lids in the walk-in cooler. Employee stated the wing had been cooked on 8/20 and placed in the walk-in cooler to cool. Manager discarded the wings.
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. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and re-washed the dishes.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Hummus (56F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (57F - Cold Holding) employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Employee discarded the items. Chicken wings 51F stored in 5 gallon buckets with lids in the walk-in cooler. Employee stated the wing had been cooked on 8/20 and placed in the walk-in cooler to cool. Manager discarded the wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Hummus (56F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (57F - Cold Holding) employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Employee discarded the items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Employee removed the bottles of cleaning fluid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee stated the fish had been thawed for approximately 1 day. Employee removed the fish from the packaging.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drains in the bar area soiled.
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