KOBERNICK HOUSE MEAT KITCHEN
1951 N HONORE AVE, Sarasota FL 34235 · (941)377-0781
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw salmon in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the beef below the salmon.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024010570 | Jan 10, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cutting raw fish, then rinsing the knife and placing it in a container with clean utensils without being sanitized. Employee removed and sanitized all the utensils.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary.. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked noodles in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the ground beef.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw salmon in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the beef below the salmon.
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand washing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area behind the spray hose soiled.
Feb 4, 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
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of stuffed leaves and 1 can of kidney beans dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on top of the microwave oven in the kitchen. Chef removed the speaker.
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed the can opener to be sanitized.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Temperature sanitizer dishwasher machine reading 140F plate level. Manager called the onsite technician, the technician adjusted the hot water booster new reading 166F plate level.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle.
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of prunes dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Chef placed the items on a shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area.
Jan 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Chef placed the salmon below the chicken.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area next to the sprayer hose soiled.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tuna dented at the seams. 1 can of black olives dented at the seams. 1 can of artichokes dented at the seams. 1 can of baked beans dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Chef placed the salmon below the chicken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.
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.