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KURTOS CHIMNEY CAKE

1312 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-726-8654

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805977
Grade history
DEC 23
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over unwashed tomatoes in the stand up reach in cooler in the front counter area. Owner removed the salmon.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food/water stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Owner placed the water n a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of glue stored next to togo boxes in the front counter area. Owners removed the glue.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anika Gulyas 7/20/20 StateFoodSafety.com. This is the only CFM for the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food stored on floor. Box of chips and case of bottled water stored on the floor. Owner placed the items on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food containers stored in the hand washing sink in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the containers.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean utensils stored next to the hand washing sink in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the utensils.
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the counter in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Owner labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in the flour bin in the back kitchen area with the handle in the flour. Owner removed the scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Cold smoked salmon stored over unwashed produce in the reach in cooler front counter area. Owner removed the salmon.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink in the front counter area has very low water pressure. Owner stated the plumber had been contacted.
Intermediate/27-19-4

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.