KACEY'S SEAFOOD & MORE
4904 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941.378.3644
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp on the cook line and walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp then changed their gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and put on new gloves.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands, Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed thier hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); Fish (54F - Cold Holding) Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of dish machine soap and rinse aid stored next to bag in box soda in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the soap and rinse aid.
Oct 30, 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator swapped the sanitizer and retested at 100ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks placed on the cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook wearing a watch. They took their watch off.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor behind 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 two scoops buried in dry goods. Operator removed them.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting board heavily grooved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two scoop buried in their breading container. Operator removed the scoops.
Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lids open.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their fire exit door locked. Operator unlocked it.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp on the cook line and walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink build up on the soda machine ice chute.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the top of the dish machine. Operator started to clean it.
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 commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of it.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a cook preparing food with a watch on.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the left side shelf of the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs being stored on the left side oven handle between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple bottles of sauces not identified on the cook line.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cook line and dry storage half shelves with debris build up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the soda machine ice chute.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee pen and scissors stored in a basket with food products in the dry storage area. Operator removed the items.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the pad around the grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Hushpuppies (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles continuing chemicals in the front seating area without labels. Operator labeled bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in freezer fan cover.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed operator wash his hands for less than 10 seconds. Operator rewashed his hands for the required time.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide not labeled for use in a food establishment in the under the dry storage area. Operator disposed of container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with a build up of rust in the kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals on the front desk without a label. Operator labeled bottle.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining a food contact shelf below the prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tile vents in the dishwashing area with a build up of dust.
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 tuna in reduced oxygen packing thawing while still in its container. Operator cut open packages. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee and operator with watches while preparing food. Operator removed the watch and had the employee remove the watch.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed cases on a shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with handles touching product in containers of sugar and rice. Operator placed handles above product.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed beef in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler and freezer with build up of rust.
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.