RIPFIRE SIESTA KEY LLC
5218 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242 · 941.313.7511
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Gustavo expired 8/12/26, and observed no other certified manager.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2025. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on can opener blade. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Observed water filters marked 12/20/24.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed quaternary bucket above test kit chart 400ppm or higher. Corrected with employee to 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with debris.Employee cleaned during inspection.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters with change date of 11/2024.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic no handle containers in bulk salt and sugar. Operator removed containers.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler 12 Lbs cooked sausage and 1lb. Red peppers diced dated 8/9/24. Operators discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler 12 Lbs cooked sausage and 1lb. Red peppers diced dated 8/9/24. Operators discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Observed ice scoop in soiled container. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed in ladies room. Emailed sign to operator.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dishwashing machine chlorine at 0 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.Observed for Chlorine strips.
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 to manager who printed and corrected by having employee sign.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
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.