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5778 CLARK ROAD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-921-7750

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6804669
Grade history
JUL 23
FEB 24
JUL 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed hand towels stored in hand sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sharai Hernandez working with expired food handler, and no other handler for kitchen.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Food stored on floor. Observed waffle mix cases stored on floor in closet.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed hand soap stored next to portion controlled sugar and sugar substitutes. Person in charge removed soap.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed waffle mix cases stored on floor in dry storage. Discussed proper food storage with person in charge.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed plates and cut,dry kits stored on floor in dry storage. Discussed proper storage with person in charge.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.Printed form for employee who signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed rusted bottom in rear of dumpster.
Basic/33-12-4
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor.Observed cases of waffle mix stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed stirrers stored on floor in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer. Emailed operator information.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator Emailed English and Spanish agreements.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of plastic cut,dry on floor in kitchen. Employee corrected by removing.
Basic/25-05-4/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.