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FLOWER CHILD

6532 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 160, Sarasota FL 34240 · 941 373 0199

Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 4 visits since April 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats132
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6806202
Grade history
APR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Dec 29, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensils buried in food product on the cook lien and back prep area. Operator removed them
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.
Basic/33-11-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters not properly stored when not in use. Operator placed them in a bag.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed their mops sink splitter missing a vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above cooked vegetables on the cook line. Operator moved the tuna.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packed fish not removed before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored above clean dishes in the front server area. Operator removed it.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed their mops sink splitter missing a vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements for the establishment. Operator states they are in the employees handbooks which they take home.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
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 commercially processed reduced oxygen packed fish not removed before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored in the walk in cooler unlabeled. Operator placed it in a container on their bottom shelf.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for their hot water dish machine.
Intermediate/16-62-1

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.