PD'S KITCHEN & TAVERN
5897 WHITFIELD AVE, Sarasota FL 34243 · 9413456514
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license has expired on 12/1/2023.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard soiled. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade and rusted blade and mount.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled.
Oct 3, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard soiled. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen. Operator stated they're ordered.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on the inside of the dishwasher.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen. Operator stated they're ordered.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on the inside of the dishwasher.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white containers without labels.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license has expired on 12/1/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade. Observed the slicer guard blade with food debris collected inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Han washing sink on cooks line, bar handwashing sink or the handwashing sink next to the pizza prep area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the pizza preparation area.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar without water running from the hot water faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on the inside of the dishwasher.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in women's restroom.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed foil covering the shelf under the meatball steam table soiled and not changed out when soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat bread items and next to cooked roast beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar used for a dump sink and hot water turned off. Operator understands that is used for hand washing only.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on ice cube drop tray inside ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed heavy build up of lime inside dish machine, on walls, ceiling and sprayer arms.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in office.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the threshold on the left back door next to walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed restrooms without hand washing signs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar under prep table not labeled.
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.