KORE STEAKHOUSE
1561 LAKEFRONT DRIVE SUITE 111, Sarasota FL 34240 · 941.928.5673
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two quarts of strawberries with mold like growth in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drink from a unlidded cup with no straw and then grab tongs to use. Operator had the employee what's their hands and get new tongs.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two quarts of strawberries with mold like growth in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the server counter: Chopped lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it into a reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in a prep sink. Operator had them wash their hands in the correct sink.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls left in dry goods. Operator removed them.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bar ice scoop in their ice. Operator removed the handle.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Oct 29, 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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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not flipped over in the kitchen.
Aug 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over fresh onions in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in the cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved these.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen package fish thawed without being removed from their package. Operator disposed of them willingly
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the prep hand sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food employee training expired.
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 package fish thawed without being removed from their package. Operator disposed of them willingly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above the cook line and the back storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not flipped over in the kitchen.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the warewshing hand sink with dishes in it. Operator removed them.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the prep hand wash sink. Operator placed some there.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored above food in the upstairs prep area. Operator removed them.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the cook with no hair restraint. They put on a hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the cook line oven handles. Operator removed them.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the left side reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple markers stored above and next to food in the upstairs prep area. Operator removed the markers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the cook line hand wash sink. Operator placed more there.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes wet nesting in the upstairs prep area.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed operator heat puck at 145F.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the floor of the bar. Operator placed the bucket on a shelf.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle continuing chemical cleaner unlabeled in the server station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the interior of the ice machine.
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 vacuum sealed fish not opened to thaw in the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator cut open all packing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups and utensils stored on the floor of the Alchohol storage area.
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.