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POPSTROKE SARASOTA RESTAURANT & BAR

195 UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER DR, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-500-9495

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats298
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6806009
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers without labels.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Nov 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink blocked by a trash can and table on the cook line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Feb 24, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink blocked by a trash can and table on the cook line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink stored next to food items.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up above the grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 28, 2024Inspection 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 soiled can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a scoop without a handle.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator corrected.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 Ahi with the label stating once it's been removed from the freezer, it's to be removed from the packaging and thawed in cooler. It was not removed from the packaging or cut open. Operator immediately corrected and coached team.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site

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.