KITCHEN SOCIAL
257 N CATTLEMEN RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 614-365-1278
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022032818 | May 24, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2019046653 | Jul 26, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over raw salmon over cooked chicken wings.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in dish ware area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waste line for bar soda gun.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waste line for bar soda gun.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over raw salmon over cooked chicken wings. Operator moved items.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER on duty.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved tongs.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in dish ware area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waste line for bar soda gun.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed pizza maker preparing a pizza with bare hands after touching other equipment and soiled door handle. Put gloves on without washing hands. Operator coached employee on proper procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the hot sandwich station with black soiled grooves and areas that are not easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling vents soiled and dusty above the kitchen entrance door.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees on cooks line handling food without hair restraints.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease build up over the flat top grill.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing drain line from soda gun holster at the bar service well.
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.