ORIGINAL WOLFIE'S
1420 BLVD OF THE ARTS, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-312-4072
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 handouts to the operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021037160 | Aug 4, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Cooked brisket stored in the front counter display reach in cooler with a date mark of 1/21. Manager discarded the brisket.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip stored next to clean equipment in the front counter area. Manager removed the pest strip.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked brisket stored in the front counter display reach in cooler with a date mark of 1/21. Manager discarded the brisket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer in the front counter area soiled. Employee disassembled, cleaned and sanitized the slicer.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container stored in the hand wash sink next to the hot line. Manager removed the container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored in the dishwasher area with no labels. Manager placed labels on the bottles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to the bag in box soda rack not secured. Manager secured the tanks.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the salmon.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored on a rack next to condiments in the bar area. Manager removed the bottle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest-emitting strip stored on the shelf in the front counter area next to food equipment. Manager removed the strip.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat whitefish salad in a reach in cooler in the front counter area. Manager removed the salmon.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean utensils in the front counter area. Manager removed the bucket.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Cabbage soup date marked 8/10 and Cooked vegetables date marked 8/8 stored in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded the items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cabbage soup date marked 8/10 and Cooked vegetables date marked 8/8 stored in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded the items.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees touched the garbage can and soiled towels then clean equipment with changing their gloves and washing their hands. Employees washed their hands and change gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chopped liver (57F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill rim in the top part of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the item was stored in reach in cooler for more then 4 hours. Manager discarded the liver.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped liver (57F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill rim in the top part of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the item was stored in reach in cooler for more then 4 hours. Manager discarded the liver. Cooked pasta 56F stored in the front counter area on ice. Manager stated the pasta was stored on ice for approximately 3 hours. Manager placed the pasta in the reach in cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter next to the hot holding unit. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 the trash can then clean equipment with washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip stored next to clean glassware in the bar area. Manager removed the pest strip.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked ready to eat white fish in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the salmon below the white fish.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the make line in the kitchen with no date mark. Employee stated the noodles were prepared on 4-23. Employee placed a date mark on the noodles.
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on a shelf in the front counter area next to food. Manager removed the medicine.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then cleaned a meat slicer, and placed back in the kitchen to be used without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the meat sliced.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef (61F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature next to the slicer in the kitchen. Employee stated the beef had been at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the beef in the reach in cooler. Half and half (51F - Cold Holding) stored on ice in the front counter area. Manager stated the half and half was stored on ice for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the item in the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquor bottles and single service cups in the bar area. Manager removed the bottles.
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 handouts to the operator.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked raw salmon and Lox offered not identified on the menu as raw or under cooked.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the consumer advisory, operator printed and postered the advisory before the end of the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef stored in the walk-in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated the beef was cook on 12/17. Employee placed a date mark on the beef.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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