GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
7253 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-923-3688
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared on site date marked 7/11 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023031010 | May 30, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade soiled. Operator had cleaned during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pocket book stored on shelf with single use items. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer door in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear chest freezer.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed raw chorizo not marked with the date when removed from the freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer door in dry storage in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a metal container of raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator proctored the above foods.
Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in dry storage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for uncooked rice and uncooked beans not stored above the food in dry storage.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the quaternary solution sanitizer bucket on the cook line at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door for the reach in freezer in dry storage in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of the reach-in-cooler near the cook line.
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cut onions in the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line Observed pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) in double containers in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator placed the above foods in the walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door for the reach in freezer in dry storage in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of the reach-in-cooler near the cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in the outdoor mop sink.
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door hinge for the chest style reach in freezer in disrepair.
Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the dry storage area.
Wall soiled with a black mold-like substance in the dish area.
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee re-washed hands with soap prior engaging in food preparation or handling clean equipment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared on site date marked 7/11 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the cheese has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator properly stored the cheese for cold holding.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fryer baskets stored in the handwashing sink near the cook line. The operator removed the fryer baskets.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead large roach underneath the dishmachine. Observed 4 dead large roaches in the dry storage area. The operator properly cleaned and discarded the roaches.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door hinge for the chest style reach in freezer in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the dishmachine.
Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the dry storage area.
Wall soiled with a black mold-like substance in the dish area.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw cod fish in the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cups with no handle used as scoops for cumin and salt on the dry storage area. The operator removed the cups.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization.
Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Wall soiled with a black mold like substance in the dish area.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked refried beans at 47F in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the beans were cooked the previous day and have been holding overnight. The operator discarded the refried beans.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in the the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool inside the handwashing sink near the two compartment sink. The operator removed the steel,wool.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored on a shelf with clean equipment near the reach in cooler. The operator removed the employee purse.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in the storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop used for rice in the dry storage area not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
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