FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE
1241 N PALM AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · (941)366-9017
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler next to the make line 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 discarded the salmon
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee containers stored in the hand wash sink in the wait station area. Employee removed the containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the dish machine. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler next to the make line 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 discarded the salmon
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks in the bar and wait station areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Door on the stand up reach in freezer in the dry storage area rusted.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. The container of sanitizer was empty. Manager replaced the container of sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
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 picked an items off the floor then handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks in the bar and wait station areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Door on the stand up reach in freezer in the dry storage area rusted.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both convention ovens soiled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to boxes of oyster crackers on a shelf in the wait station area. Employee removed the bottle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer in the back storage area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler on the make line. Employee placed the salmon beside the shrimp.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to the cutting board on the reach in cooler on the make line. Employee removed the drinks.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the bar area.
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.