ORIGIN CRAFT BEER AND PIZZA CAFE
1837 HILLVIEW ST, Sarasota FL 34239 · (941) 350-2772
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lids in hand sink near dish machine. Employee removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black substance inside ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket missing on parts of upright reach in cooler near back door.
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container behind romaine lettuce in reach in cooler unit next to ice machine.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler outside on side wall on cement blocks. Not in plan.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 3 tanks outside next to shed not secured.
Aug 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler cold holding sausage 59F, chicken 49F, cut tomatoes 50F, meatballs 50F. Operator to call for service and staff to move product to reach in coolers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the person in charge.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler outside on side wall on cement blocks. Not in plan.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 3 tanks outside next to shed not secured.
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook washed hand in triple sink no soap, then changed gloves. Educated cook and washed hands in hand sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler cold holding sausage 59F, chicken 49F, cut tomatoes 50F, meatballs 50F. Operator to call for service and staff to move product to reach in coolers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the person in charge.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler outside on side wall on cement blocks. Not in plan.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 3 tanks outside next to shed not secured.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed not secured tank in shed.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in closet that has floor mixer, and 2 missing over ice machine.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed 1 of 2 shared dumpsters without drain plug.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. Employee changed sanitizer bucket and still at 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler in storage area cold holding meatballs 46F, turkey 48F, chicken 47F, sour cream 45F. Observed in tall pizza reach in cooler at pizza station, spinach cheese dip 50F. Cook moved product to reach in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed blue bucket in hand wash sink by dish machine. Employee removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed not secured tank in shed.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in closet that has floor mixer, and 2 missing over ice machine.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed 1 of 2 shared dumpsters without drain plug.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection 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/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over cooked chicken wings. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed key lime, peanut butter, and chocolate mini pies not date marked. Pies came from other restaurant location. Educated person in charge.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of cups stored on floor by back refrigerators.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cold Holding Marinara 46F, Shredded Cheese 45F in single door reachin cooler against wall on right side. Operator moved to another reachin cooler.
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.Printed English copy and emailed Spanish copy.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed reachin cooler with ambient temperature of 46F.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed to go containers in dry storage shed. Operator removed.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over ready to eat lunch meat in small black refrigerator under service window. Operator corrected by relocating.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color chart. Operator ordered new kit.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Machine at rear Hand wash sink was not dispensing soap. Operator removed piece so unit can be used manually.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing coving between kitchen entrance and refrigerated storage area across from ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed Reachin Freezer not freezing solid. Operator called for service.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no hand wash sign in men's bathroom. Operator corrected by adding.
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.