RAFFURTYS BAR AND GRILL
1888 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.915.4695
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Chicken wings 48F stored in a covered bus tub in the walk-in cooler dated 7/29. Employee discarded the wings.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on top of and on the ground next to the grease receptacle.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice (121F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot well next to the cook line. Manager stated the rice was stored in hot holding for more than 2 hours. Manager discarded the rice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); stored in the top section of the middle reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Manager place bags of ice on top of the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (121F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot well next to the cook line. Manager stated the rice was stored in hot holding for more than 2 hours. Manager discarded the rice.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on top of and on the ground next to the grease receptacle.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
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 their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over hotdogs in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the ice machine. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ice scoop and ice buckets stored next to the hand wash sink next to the ice machine. Employee removed the items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone and sanitized the cutting board.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under both exit doors in the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mahi thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink. Employee placed the mahi in the walk in cooler.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to washed their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work and handing clean equipment. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 pans of chicken dip stored in the walk in cooler with date marks of 7/25 and 7/27. Manager discarded the items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 pans of chicken dip stored in the walk in cooler with date marks of 7/25 and 7/27. Manager discarded the items.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in the three compartment sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands using a hand wash sink.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean ice buckets stored next to the hand wash sink near the ice machine in the kitchen. Manager removed the buckets.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the bathroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to washed their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work and handing clean equipment. Employee sanitized the equipment and washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the kitchen. Employee removed the bottles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee placed the paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table next to food. Employee removed the phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in front of the ice machine.
Grease on the pad around grease receptacle.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM training expired for the only CFM for the establishment. Ian Grinols 6/5/19 SERVSAFE
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and exterior of both ice buckets soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen and left side of the bar area. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack next to the cook line soiled.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw ground beef change gloves then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be cleaned and sanitized.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line broken.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage reach in cooler in the 2nd floor bar area.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Chicken wings 48F stored in a covered bus tub in the walk-in cooler dated 7/29. Employee discarded the wings.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Chicken wings 48F stored in a covered bus tub in the walk-in cooler dated 7/29. Employee discarded the wings.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to condiments next to the cook line. Employee removed the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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