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748 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Osprey FL 34229 · 941-966-1251
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 56 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed cooked chicken in the stand up reach in cooler with no date marks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic basket with no handle used as a scoop for fries in the stand up reach in freezer.
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 thawed mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the mahi.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 6986 BENEVA RD, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken was cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the chicken.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken was cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the chicken.
Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed in-use brass/copper lined cocktail cups behind the bar. The operator took the cups out of service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in another container for proper cold holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored hanging near clean glassware behind the bar. The operator properly stored the chemicals.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside of the rear exit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink and sanitizer spray behind the bar.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled behind the bar. The operator labeled the spray bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for parmesan cheese in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the portion cup.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the bottom of the keg cooler.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6986 BENEVA RD, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw shrimp over ham in walkin cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of single use food containers on floor in front reception area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Drain cover(s) missing near the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the restrooms. Operator was emailed signage for the handwashing sinks.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar.
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.