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HAMLET'S EATERY

801 N LIME AVE, Sarasota FL 34237 · 941-445-1938

Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats140
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6806026
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl left in a container of flour. Operator removed it.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fryer oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed it on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals stored at the bar. Operator labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 15, 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sing in the restrooms used by employees. Operator hung up a temporary sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 opened employee water bottles stored in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the drinks.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.