LIDO BEACH TIKI BAR
700 BEN FRANKLIN DR, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-388-2161
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 20 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 chicken stored over raw beef in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Chef removed the chicken.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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 picked up an item from the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the drink.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched thier face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs were stored at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to cutting boards and a bag of onions on a shelf under a preparation table in the back preparation area. Manager removed the bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned the slicer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at the hand wash sink on the left side of the cook line. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of employees vitamins stored in the expo area next to clean equipment. Cher removed the vitamins.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean blender pitcher stored next to the hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee removed the pitcher.
Dec 16, 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
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Bartender removed the bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw (49 F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (51F - Cold Holding) stored on ice in the expo area. Manager stated the items were stored on ice for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed the items in the walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the expo area. Employee removed the drinks.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Open containers of fruit juice stored next to the hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager removed the containers.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on a shelf next to clean equipment on the cook line. Employee removed the backpack.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks in the bar area.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 3 propane tanks stored in a hallway near the ice machine. Chef removed the tanks.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Chef removed the chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned the slicer.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled Employee cleaned and sanitized the slicer.
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. Chef stated the fish had been thawed for approximately 4 hours. Chef removed the fish form the packaging.
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