RODIZIO GRILL - SARASOTA
5911 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 801-567-0500
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Butter chips (62F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that food had been out for approximately 1 hr.
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1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023065873 | Oct 10, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above clean dishes in the back prep area. Operator placed them in a container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filter stored unprotected. Operator placed them in a lidded container.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over the front food server area. Operator removed them.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a line cook with a watch on. Operator had them remove it.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee wipe their nose with the back of their hand and grabbed a knife to begin prep work. Operator had them wish the knife and their hands.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed two employees washing their hands with cold water. Operator had them rewash their hands with hot water.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed them missing a drain plug.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pasta at 103F degrees. Operator stated it had been in the walk in cooler for 1-1/2hrs. Operator attempted to cool it down with the remaining time but after 35minutes the pasta was still at 85F degrees. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked pasta at 103F degrees. Operator stated it had been in the walk in cooler for 1-1/2hrs. Operator attempted to cool it down with the remaining time but after 35minutes the pasta was still at 85F degrees. Operator willingly disposed of the product
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle dirty dishes and then clean ones without washing their hands. Operator had them return those dishes and wash their hands.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for their high temp dish machine.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device located over their soda boxes. Operator disposed of the device.
Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lid open. Operator closed it.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Cut cantaloupe (65F - Cold Holding). Observed at the bar:; Half and Half (56F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse scoops in a hand wash sink. Operator instructed the employee on the proper place.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the front right side make table with a grooved cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee phones stored above clean dishes in the ware washing area. Operator removed the items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. Operator had them out in a hair net.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a handle in food contact with salt in a container at the bar. Operator removed the scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a in use knife in 82F standing water. Operator removed the knife and emptied the water.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Cooked Bannas (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Instructed operator on proper temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the mop sink splitter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled in the warewashing area. Operator labeled the bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees cooking food with watches on. Operator had the employee remove the watches.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Oct 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of salsa and 2 cans of water chestnuts with rust build up. Operator set aside cans willingly for disposal.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide strip hanging above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed strip.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Butter chips (62F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that food had been out for approximately 1 hr.
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 no signed agreements. Had operator sign a agreement and print out more for his employee to sign.
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 all employe food handler training as expired. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the exterior of the warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee restroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on the fryer handle in the cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the food prep table between uses. Operator placed cloth in a sanitizer bucket.
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