LQ RESTAURANT ON MAIN
1526 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-650-9080
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line has no hot water. Manager stated the plumber had been contacted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019039275 | Jul 30, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked pork ribs in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the ribs above the ground beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line Cooked potatoes (63F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (65F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (66F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Butter (63F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than four hours. Manager discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line Cooked potatoes (63F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (65F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (66F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Butter (63F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than four hours. Manager discarded the items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Severer handled dirty dishes then a clean ice scoop with washing their hands. Employee removed the scoop to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floor against the walls though out the kitchen. Employee removed the powder with a wet mop.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen and the men's bathroom. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under the back exit door of the establishment.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink stored in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the drink.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees medication stored on a shelf on the cook line. Manager removed the medication.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip hanging next to the soda machine in the wait station area. Manager removed the strip.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler #2. Manager removed the chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line with no date marked. Manager stated the pork was cooked on 7/20. Manager placed a date mark on the pork.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Large ice machine next to the walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on the hot holding table on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused reach in cooler, speed racks, hot holding tables and dish rack stored outside behind the restaurant.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tube of super glue stored on the cook line next to clean dish ware. Manager removed the glue.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer ready +200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager discarded the can opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled. Manager removed and cleaned the fan cover.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked rice stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/13. Manager discarded the rice.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottled beer in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked rice stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/13. Manager discarded the rice.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line has no hot water. Manager stated the plumber had been contacted.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on the bottom exterior on ice buckets in the kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled container. Manager removed and sanitized the scoop and the holder.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine racks soiled.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice stored in the walk-in cooler with no date mark. Manager stated the rice was prepared on 12/12. Manager placed a date mark on the rice.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature. Manager placed the beef in the reach in cooler.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked red beans with a date mark of 8/11 stored in walk-in cooler #1. Manager discarded the beans.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm, The sanitizer buckets was empty. Manager replaced sanitizer and primed the machine, new reading 100ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw shell eggs in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the beef below the eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked red beans with a date mark of 8/11 stored in walk-in cooler #1. Manager discarded the beans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork chops 57F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the pork chops had been stored at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Manager placed the pork in the reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink in the left side of the cook line. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line has very low water pressure.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the dry storage area.
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