HOOTERS
6507 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 9234666
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 24 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 raw mahi date marked 2/14 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the mahi.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink outside bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of oven cleaner stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cleaner.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice in the handwashing sink near the service window.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed a non-service dog inside of the restaurant. Emailed the operator service animal FAQ's.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee bottled water stored inside the slide top reach in freezer on the cook line not segregated from food for the public. The operator removed the bottled water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the outside bar.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area covered with standing water in front of the keg cooler behind the inside bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of food debris and grease underneath the equipment on the cook line.
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly store the medicine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw cod (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (48F - Cold Holding); cooked egg (46F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (44F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler at 12:15PM. A temperature of raw chicken (35F- Cold Holding) was recorded by the operator at 9AM. The operator placed ice on foods and/or moved the potentially hazardous foods to the walk in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb behind the dishwasher.
Floor area covered with standing water in front of the keg cooler behind the inside bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of food debris and grease underneath the equipment on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Oba box of oysters in a half shell stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the oysters.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored near Old Bay seasoning in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemical. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging near clean glassware behind the outside bar. The operator properly stored the chemical.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth quaternary solution over 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door of the ice machine soiled with a mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath kitchen equipment on the cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under food containers on top of the chicken reach in cooler. The operator removed the wet cloths.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the salad station. Observed standing water/beer open the bottom of the keg cooler behind the bar.
Water leaking from the walk in cooler fan unit.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in the chest style reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed ice on the chicken for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice in the handwashing sink at the wait station near the entrance to the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the ice machine door handle soiled with a slime-like substance. The operator cleaned the door handle.
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 thawed mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the mahi.
Floor area covered with standing water underneath the keg cooler behind the inside bar. The operator mopped the area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed an electric drill stored on a shelf with and above canned foods in the storage area. The operator properly stored the drill.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 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 raw mahi date marked 2/14 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the mahi.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed raw mahi date marked 2/14 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the mahi.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves wipe hands on their apron then handle celery sticks. The employee discarded the celery.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker for a connected hose in the dish area.
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 thawed mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the mahi.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a non-food grade mixer with chipped paint in the dry storage area. The operator took the mixer out of service.
Unwashed bag of onions stored over containers of blue cheese dressing in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray chemical stored hanging on a rack with open bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the chemical.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink behind the outside bar. The operator provided the hand sink with soap.
Cups not properly air-dried - wet nesting near the soda dispenser at the wait station on the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the equipment on the cook line.
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 for flour not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in front of the beer walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice at outside service station not covered.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl inside the handwashing sink on the front line. The operator removed the bowl from the sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap behind the outside bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in the dish area soiled with black mold like substance.
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