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JUICES AND BITES

1250 WHITFIELD AVE, Sarasota FL 34243

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS5106018
Grade history
FEB 24
JAN 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating with an expired license, December 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Needed at mop sink hose.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwashing sink or in restrooms.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen handwashing sink or in restrooms.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed two restroom doors with broken self closers.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door is missing the door closure.
Basic/35B-03-4
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Needed at mop sink hose.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed two restroom doors with broken self closers.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating with an expired license, December 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Needed at mop sink hose.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of Certified food manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator stocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without a label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed two restroom doors with broken self closers.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Operator corrected.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv containers stored on the floor. Operator moved item to shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.