LYNCHES PUB & GRUB
19B NORTH BLVD OF PRESIDENTS, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-388-5550
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strips stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Employee removed the strips.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked ground beef in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee placed the raw ground beef below the cooked ground beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Al the following items were stored on ice in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line; American cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the items were stored on ice for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed the items in the reach in freezer next to the cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled, employee labeled the bottles.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in the back exit door of the kitchen.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside behind the establishment has no lock not secured.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 handled their phone then cleaned utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw ground beef stored over mashed potatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the potatoes.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside behind the establishment has not lock not secured.
Jan 14, 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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Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside the back exit has no lock.
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling a slice of onions and leaf of lettuce intended for a customers burger with their bare hands. Employee discarded the items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee handling a slice of onions and leaf of lettuce intended for a customers burger with their bare hands. Employee discarded the items.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside the back exit has no lock.
Jul 8, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the chicken.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored outside the back exit of the kitchen with no lock.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pickles in the walk-in cooler. Owner removed the pickles.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on the cook line. Employee moved from the kitchen to the dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Owner placed the fish under running water.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed potatoes in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the chicken.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Bartender handled dirty dishes then clean silverware without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only one CFM for the establishment experience training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut of at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee stated a plumber had been called about the problem.
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.