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MVP MY VILLAGE PUB

5200 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242 · 941-809-6737

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805820
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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 manager who printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $100

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2021027511May 10, 2021Sep 3, 2021$100

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6lbs ahi tuna on floor in walkin cooler completely defrosted in 1 lb vacuum sealed bags.
High priority/01B-13-4
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. See stop sale. Observed 6lbs ahi tuna on floor in walkin cooler completely defrosted in 1 lb vacuum sealed bags.
Basic/06-09-2
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked plastic drinking cups at end of bar wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor.Observed ahi tuna case on floor in walkin cooler. Observed case of rolls on floor next to back door. Employee removed both from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Nov 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed grilled chicken cooked to 144F and panned up to sit next to grill. Cook placed back on grill and cooked to 166F
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in top of reach in cooler on cook line towards walk in cooler cold holding salsa 50F, cut tomatoes 53F, shredded cheese 60F, feta 53F, corn 50F. Manager removed to walk in cooler, bottom ambient reach in cooler 39F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in flour mix in container under meat slicer.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor.Observed vegetables and bread case on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and preparation table on cook line. Cook removed.
Basic/10-17-4/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.Observed scoop handles in crab stuffing. Cook removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at servers side with debris inside at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Beau Amos's expired 7/18/25.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in top of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups stacked at bar and wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in rear walk in cooler raw hamburger steak stored over mushrooms and shredded cheese. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cold holding fish 47F, sliced cheese 45F, chicken wings 45F, house made blue cheese dressing 46F, Ambient 45.3F. Manager to call for service. Observed Cold holding shrimp 47F, fish 48F, fish 46F in pull out drawers on cook line. Manager iced oriduct.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals and insecticide stored next to food on bottom shelf under slicer. Manager removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at servers side with debris inside at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Beau Amos's expired 7/18/25.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in top of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups stacked at bar and wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Food stored on floor.Observed case of corn and grouper on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed kielbasa over shrimp and avocado over steaks defrosting in water. Manager separated raw from cooked and turned on water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed soup 113F and taco beef 60F in front warmer. Cook reheated soup to 175F, and beef to 170F and returned to warmer. Observed cooked mushrooms and onions at 64F cook removed to refrigerator.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Observed no soap dispensing into bar dish machine on west side of bar. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/16-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Andrea Eason, and Brooke Bower expired 9/25/24
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken and fish on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Sep 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler on cook line at end of cook line Cold holding sliced cheese 49F, cut lettuce 47F, blue cheese 47F,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard and can opener blade. Employee corrected by cleaning both.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach in unlabeled spray bottle.Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken and fish on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. Observed soiled gaskets on reachin coolers on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Observed salmon defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups stacked together at bar wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on reachin cooler door at far end of cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor.Observed 2 cases of bread on wet floor near slicer, and cases of beans stored on floor in front of expo line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed food debris in microwave on top of cook line on left. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in bottom of reachin cooler across from convection oven on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.Observed egg wash breading station next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee protected breading station from splash with sheet pan.
Basic/08B-54-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Observed 2 cooks touching fish, handling handle on fryer and changing gloves without handwashing. Explained to manager proper procedure.
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Sour Cream on front counter at 53F. Manager removed. Observed Sliced Cheese in Reachin Cooler on cook line at 52F. Cook removed to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 manager who printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles in front kitchen area unlabeled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager removed to label. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employee cell phone on slicer on preparation table. Employee removed after education.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed cook preparing food with a watch on. Employee removed after education.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor.Ibserved pretzels, fries, and other cases of food on floor in Walkin Freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walkin Freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Observed at bar by service area. Bartender removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed food debris in microwave on top of cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Hand wash signs in bathrooms. Emailed manager signs.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled door gaskets on first Reachin Cooler on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.Observed lids open on shared dumpster.
Basic/33-16-4
Vending machine exterior soiled.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/23-01-4/Repeat Violation

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.