FIRE AND RICE PAELLA - SARASOTA
239 MIAMI AVE W, Venice FL 34285 · 517.803.0015
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the fish above the ground beef.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 711 SOUTH OSPREY AVENUE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the ground beef over the chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to containers of food in the dry storage area. Manager removed the bottles.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 711 SOUTH OSPREY AVENUE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the cooked chicken below the ground beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Owner placed the beef in the walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 711 SOUTH OSPREY AVENUE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw bacon in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the ground beef below the bacon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the bar area next to the hand wash sink soiled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 711 SOUTH OSPREY AVENUE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Owner removed the utensils to be sanitized.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 711 SOUTH OSPREY AVENUE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of cleaning fluid stored next to package food on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Owner removed the container.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared Meatballs stored in the reach in cooler onto the cook line with no date mark. Employee stated the meatballs were prepared on 8/16. Employee placed a date on the meatballs.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 711 SOUTH OSPREY AVENUE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the fish above the ground beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sliced blade soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 711 SOUTH OSPREY AVENUE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
Recorded at 711 SOUTH OSPREY AVENUE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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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. All food handler training expired on 7/8/23.
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line.
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