FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE
123 COCOANUT AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-366-9017
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 full Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); stored on top off the pans in the top section of a roll top reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the pans of quiche had been stored there overnight.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023046647 | Aug 16, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
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 in the preparation area 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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area 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.
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 cutting board in the preparation area of the kitchen. Employee removed the phone.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of dijon mustard and 1 can of marinara dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 full Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); stored on top off the pans in the top section of a roll top reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the pans of quiche had been stored there overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 full Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); stored on top off the pans in the top section of a roll top reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the pans of quiche had been stored there overnight. Cher discarded the quiche.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the back preparation area soiled.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working and handed clean equipment without first washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in the 2nd floor dry storage area not secured. Employee secured the tanks.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked noodles in the reach in cooler next to the three compartment sink. Manager removed the salmon.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dish machine. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the dry storage area soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed and sanitized the cam opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Chef cleaned the ice machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Chef removed the drink.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Thawed salmon stored in reduced oxygen packaging in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Chef stated the salmon had been thawed for approximately 12 hours. Chef removed the salmon from the packaging.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the auto fryer soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Chef removed the drinks.
Aug 17, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan rack rusted next to the dishwasher rusted.
Aug 16, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dishwasher in the kitchen. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under the pan and pan rack next to the make line. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under and next to the convection oven on the cook line. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor beside the hot water heater in the 2nd floor dry storage area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to soda bottles in the bar area. Employee removed the spray bottles.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled pans stored in the hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Employee removed the pans.
Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan rack rusted next to the dishwasher rusted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the bar area under all equipment soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda lines in the bar area above the ice bin soiled with a black mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.