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HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE

35 S LEMON DR, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.366.7788

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats256
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805048
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw lamb in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Chef placed the ground beef below the lamb.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019032833May 9, 2019Aug 1, 2019$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw lamb in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Chef placed the ground beef below the lamb.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on the right of the cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade guard on the slicer soiled. Employee disassembled, cleaned and sanitized the slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in the middle and left reach in coolers on the cook line.
Basic/14-33-4
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an employee cutting lemon before washing them. Employee washed the cut and uncut lemons.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grout on the wall in the sprayer hose area of the dishwasher room soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Marked exit in the hallway across from the men's room blocked by stacks of chairs. Chef removed the chairs.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked bread pudding in the stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area. Chef removed the tuna.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container lids stored in the hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line. Employee removed the lids.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef steak thawing at room temperature on the cook line. Chef placed the steaks in the walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strips hung next to the floor mixer and speed rack in the back preparation area. Manager removed the strips.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Chef replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Ice bin in the wait station area.
Basic/22-20-5
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lemons before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lemons.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line.
Basic/14-33-4
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of oven cleaner stored next to bottles of wine on a shelf on the cook line. Employee removed the oven cleaner.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in the bar area. Bartender placed paper towel at the hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Water pitchers of ice stored next to the hand washing sink in the wait station area. Employee removed the pitchers.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling the trash cans/changing liners. Employee employee than changed their gloves and handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and changed their gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop next to the ice machine in the kitchen stored in a soiled holder. Manager removed the scoop and the holder to be sanitized.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler in the back preparation. Manager removed the drinks
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit next to the bathrooms blocked by a empty chest freezer. Manager removed the freezer.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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.