ISLAND HOUSE TAP AND GRILL
5110 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021027831 | Jun 2, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Employee added.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and employees signed forms.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 1' of wall missing from floor under soda gun and hand sink at bar.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink, no soap. Person in charge added soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled sanitizer bottle unlabeled at front counter.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at shared dumpster with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler next to grill.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Observed employee handle beef and shrimp and changed gloves without hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over coleslaw in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cheese sauce at 107F. Employee moved to microwave to heat.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink. Operator added.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between reach in cooler and wall on cook line.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bacon stored over Brussels sprouts and tomato in back reach in cooler. Educated cook and corrected by relocating.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean tablespoons not inverted in cook area. Employee inverted spoons.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed cooks cell phone and keys on reach in cooler top cutting board. Cook removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups stacked with water in between.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at hand wash sink at bar and in kitchen. Printed signs for sinks.
Nov 14, 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs in reach in cooler stored over soup.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Oh no soap at kitchen hand sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef, fish, calamari, defrosting at room temperature.
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed water on floor under front hand wash sink at bar.
Food stored on floor.Observed oil on floor at kitchen entrance and soda boxes on floor near bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg Wash 75F cook discarded. Observed at reachin coolers on cook line Cold Holding Tuna 57F, Shredded Cheese 57F, Sour Cream 50F, HeavyCream 50F, Cooked Vegetables 49F, Beef 52F. Employee discarded tuna and operator will lower units and call for service.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed lobster package defrosting in hand wash sink. Cook removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Gave operator copies signed by employees. Emailed English and Spanish agreements to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at rear hand wash sink. Cook added.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed water on floor under front hand wash sink at bar.
Food stored on floor.Observed oil on floor at kitchen entrance and soda boxes on floor near bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over ready to eat Cut Melon in outside reachin cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Printed for operator, employee signed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Only observed certification fort Crystal.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic deli container used as scoop in flour.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed open employee drink in reachin cooler. Chef removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on reachin cooler cutting board.
Food stored on floor.Observed oil tubs on floor in kitchen. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No sign observed in restroom.
Open dumpster lid.Observed dumpster lids open on shared dumpster with plaza.
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.