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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR

2001 SIESTA DR, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941.358.9463

Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats218
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804778
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Potato Au Gratin 46F on cook line Reachin Cooler, Chef relocated to Freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair.Observed kitchen refrigerated doors on cook line not functioning. Service call was made.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.Observed thermometer reading of 153.9F.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 2, 2024 · Operator using triple sink Time Extended
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.Observed thermometer reading of 153.9F.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in pull out drawers on cook line reach in cooler Cold Holding Pork Chop 45F, Hamburger 45F, Cream Spinach 50F, Scalloped Potato 48F. Chef discarded Spinach and iced product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed WD40 next to oil on lower shelf next to mixer.Chef relocated.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting on plastic food pans on storage rack. Chef separated pans to air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walkin cooler fan covers in walkin cooler closest to private dining room.
Basic/36-50-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed grease Observed grease on back wall on cooks line behind equipment.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Potato Au Gratin 46F on cook line Reachin Cooler, Chef relocated to Freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.Observed defrosted vacuum sealed bass in Walkin Cooler without packaging cut. Employee corrected by cutting package.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile in preparation area.
Basic/36-17-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed sanitizing bucket on floor in service area. Chef corrected by removing to shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.