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FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE

1241 N PALM AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · (941)366-9017

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804018
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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
High priority/01B-13-4
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/06-09-1
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks in the bar and wait station areas.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Door on the stand up reach in freezer in the dry storage area rusted.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks in the bar and wait station areas.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Door on the stand up reach in freezer in the dry storage area rusted.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both convention ovens soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer in the back storage area.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the bar area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation

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.