NEW PASS GRILL AND BAIT SHOP
1505 KEN THOMPSON PKWY, Sarasota FL 34236 · 850-837-9954
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 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. Observed Par cooked bacon with a date mark of 1-19. Employee discarded the bacon
Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hands then handle clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and wash the hands.
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 a mop, then clean utensils without washing your hands. Employee removed the utensil to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Par cooked bacon with a date mark of 1-19. Employee discarded the bacon.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to containers of mayonnaise in the storage area. Employee removed the spray bottles. Fire extinguisher store next to single service items in the front counter area. Employee removed the fire extinguisher
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.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhausted fan in the kitchen next to the grill soiled.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the self serve soda machine soiled. Manager cleaned and sanitized the ice chute.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Microphone stored in a box of mayo pcs in the wait station area. Manager removed the microphone.
Food stored on floor. Containers of vinegar stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the vinegar on a shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the grill soiled. Dry storage shelves in the cook line area soiled.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Processed capers stored at room temperature in the front counter area. Manager stated the capers were stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the capers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Processed capers stored at room temperature in the front counter area. Manager stated the capers were stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the capers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner store next to liquid margarine under the grill. Manager removed the grill cleaner.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment on the cook line soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall exhaust fan next to the cook line soiled.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over cans of beer in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Manager removed the eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the self service soda machine soiled. Manager cleaned the ice chute.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan in the kitchen next to the grill soiled.
Aug 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat dressings in the stand up reach in cooler next to the chest freezer in the kitchen. Manager removed the fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) Cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler.
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.