GRAZING GOODS LLC
436 CENTRAL AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 561-309-2144
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink in the dishmachine area. Manager stated the plumber had been contacted.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1949 RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the dining room wait station area. Employee removed the bottles.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dishwasher area. Employee moped up the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1949 RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean utensils without changing gloves. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets.
Employee has a toothpick in their mouth while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed an employee with a toothpick in their mouth while preparing food on the make line. Employee removed the tooth pick.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1949 RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 1949 RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Sanitizer container was empty. Manager replaced the container and primed the machine. New reading 100ppm chlorine.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind the nozzles on the soda machine in the kitchen soiled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1949 RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment without first washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed commercial processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the walk-in cooler not removed from the packaging. Manager discarded the tuna.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink in the dishmachine area. Manager stated the plumber had been contacted.
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. Thawed commercial processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the walk-in cooler not removed from the packaging. Manager discarded the tuna.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1949 RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen damaged.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used with dry wiping cloths for padding on a shelf on the make line. Manager removed the tape and cloths.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1949 RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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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 washed their hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel lining a pans and in direct contact with cut and washed mushrooms. Employee removed the towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled under the machine, under the drain boards and behind the sprayer hose soiled.
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