OPITA SALAD
1155 N WASHINGTON BLVD UNIT G, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-260-8629
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beer/water pitchers stored in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Operator removed the items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under the door back exit of the kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing in the unisex bathroom. Manager placed a hand wash sign at the hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all food containers in the kitchen soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Both ceilings fans in the kitchen soiled.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner placed the raw beef below cooked beef. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line. Owner placed the chicken below the beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tilapia.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint stored on a shelf next to clean pans. Owner removed the paint.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tilapia.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen has a gap in the door on the sides and bottom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution.
May 23, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on right side door on reach in cooler on cook line in disrepair.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at rear of kitchen not self closing.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands. Server removed equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the front counter area. Person in charge removed the bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Person in charge removed the items.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.