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FRESH KITCHEN SARASOTA

8491 COOPER CREEK BLVD STE 101, Bradenton FL 34201 · 941-208-3900

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats124
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105693
Grade history
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 1 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 →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019032571May 8, 2019Aug 1, 2019$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed areas of the floor on the cook line missing tile and sealing.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils.
Basic/24-08-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed areas of the floor on the cook line missing tile and sealing.
Basic/36-02-5
Nov 24, 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 ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed areas of the floor on the cook line missing tile and sealing.
Basic/36-02-5
Jul 17, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed 4 areas of epoxy flooring missing/worn out on the kitchen cook line.
Basic/36-02-5
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed non milk drink product produced and packaged on site and missing the address labels. Operator labeled all bottles and coached staff on procedure.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters beginning to drip over the main grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 24, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear cambro's and pans in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator corrected.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters over grill.
Basic/23-03-4

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.