FOUNTAIN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR
543 S PINEAPPLE AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.552.8657
Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled two mini cheese pizzas with their bare hands while cutting. Employee discarded the pizzas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016014676 | Mar 8, 2016 | Apr 5, 2016 | $680 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 16, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled. Mixer head soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored next to food on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the phone.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in the back storage area. 3 ceiling tiles missing in the dining room.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor in the dining room area. Chef placed the bottles of water on a shelf.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled two mini cheese pizzas with their bare hands while cutting. Employee discarded the pizzas.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line above cooked pasta. Chef removed the shrimp.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled two mini cheese pizzas with their bare hands while cutting. Employee discarded the pizzas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in the back storage area.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pan of uncovered chicken and meatballs stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the items.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator
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. Emailed handouts to the operator owner filled reviewed and filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce.
Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled sauce bottles stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the bottles.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled sauce bottles and spice shaker stored next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Manager removed the items.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager replaced the sanitizer.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection 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. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned the slicer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employee placed the chicken in the reach in cooler.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled sauce bottles stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee removed the bottles.
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.