GRANDPA'S MARKET & DELI
2700 STICKNEY POINT RD, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.922.3888
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked instant mashed potatoes containing milk (83F - Hot Holding). The operator stated the potatoes were prepared approximately 45 minutes prior. The operator placed the potatoes in the reach in cooler in the storage area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat noodles and cheese in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area. The owner moved the raw beef on bottom shelf beside the raw chicken.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The owner removed wiping cloth from under the cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Sep 23, 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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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed strudel on display for service not protected at the front counter. The operator covered the strudel.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked sausage in the 2-door cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato pancakes (47F - Cold Holding) at room temperature outside of a cold holding unit on the cook line. The operator stated the potato pancakes have been held for less than 1 hour. The operator placed the cooked potatoes in the 2-door reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor in the storage area.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored in the hallway near the restrooms.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 dented cans of red cabbage in the storage area. The operator segregated the cans for return.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over pump containers of ketchup and mustard. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked instant mashed potatoes containing milk (83F - Hot Holding). The operator stated the potatoes were prepared approximately 45 minutes prior. The operator placed the potatoes in the reach in cooler in the storage area.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed the probe thermometer still in original packaging. The operator removed the thermometer from the packaging and installed batteries.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed raw sausage packaged on site using reduced oxygen method at the front counter. The operator stated the sausage was packaged within the last 24 hours. Educated the operator on proper labeling for reduced oxygen packaged foods to be used within 48 hours.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for potato salad not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop from the potato salad.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator discarded the beverage.
Nov 12, 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
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards in the kitchen. The operator removed the wet cloths.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near clean plastic food containers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potato salad in the 2-door cooler in the storage area. Observed raw pork stored over cooked noodles in the 2-door cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone below the green zone at the entrance to the kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a container with water at the handwashing sink at the front counter.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a propane tank in the storage area inside the establishment. The operator removed the propane tank.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter. The operator provided the handwashing sink with paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a styrofoam cup with no handle used as a scoop for flour in the storage area. The operator removed the styrofoam cup.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured near the ice machine at the front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the onions.
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