LUNCHBOX SARASOTA
1909 NORTHGATE BLVD, Sarasota FL 34234 · 941-822-2807
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm. Operator pushed the pipes down further and retested it at 100ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled. Operator labeled them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored above their back reach in freezers. Operator removed them.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed a dirty wiping cloth left in the reach in cooler. Operator removed it.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to switch to their triple sink and operator called their mechanic.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone stored on top of clean dishes in the war washing area. Operator removed the phone and set the dish to be cleaned.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine bin.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed lime build up on the top of the dishwasher.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed cases on a milk cart.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed on site vacuum sealed Gorgonzola cheese and and pre cooked and sliced Turkey and roast beef without an approved HACCP plan. Gave operator the necessary website to approve their written HACCP plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones and speakers stored next to food and food prep items on the prep table. Operator removed phone and speaker.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug in the shared plaza dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed on site vacuum sealed Gorgonzola cheese and and pre cooked and sliced Turkey and roast beef without an approved HACCP plan. Gave operator the necessary website to approve their written HACCP plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop up flour and sugar in the kitchen area. Employee removed bowls.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones and speakers stored next to food and food prep items on the prep table. Operator removed phone and speaker.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed a missing hot water handle at the prep sink in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug in the shared plaza dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.