GEORGIES UTC
229 NORTH CATTLEMEN RD 69, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-952-5001
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1# of butter at 67F for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025010734 | Nov 14, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a 5.8# can of artichokes with dents at rim. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1# of butter at 67F for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator cleaned it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at bar hand sinks. Operator stocked items.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink and phone on food prep table. Operator moved item.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelving in the walk in cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed all 3 soda guns at the bar missing the drain line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 white rolling containers with product removed from original packaging and not labeled next to ice machine.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 3 pounds of cooked chicken sitting on the kitchen counter for more than 4 hours. Temperature was 79F. Operator discarded product.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at the bar hand washing sink. Operator stocked both.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on food prep table. Operator moved drink.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating while preparing food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee answering her phone while preparing food.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelving in the walk in cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed all 3 soda guns at the bar missing the drain line.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touching his hair without washing his hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener.
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 white fish thawing in ROP packaging. Operator discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on food prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on top of a cutting board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed all hood filters missing. Operator stated they were being cleaned.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles.
Jan 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 food handler training.
Nov 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 food handler training.
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored over fish in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned. Observed slicer blade guard soiled.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from behind the bar and was on original approved plan review.
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 food handler training.
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 Ahi thawing in ROP packaging and not removed from packaging.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 white rolling containers under prep table in back kitchen not labeled.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Beef Bolognese marked more than 7 days in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles.
Jan 31, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand washing sink at bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee using a dry soiled wiping towel to clean equipment and cutting boards.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken on cook line. Changed gloves without washing hands before putting on new gloves. Employee was made aware hands must be washed after handling raw meat. Employee washed hands and then put on new gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade was soiled. Chef replaced can opener.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on a shelf over cook line. Employee removed beverage from shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone observed on prep table of sushi line. Phone was removed from the area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor was soiled in bar area underneath equipment.
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.