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ROESSLER'S FLIGHT DECK

2033 VAMO WAY, Sarasota FL 34238 · (941)966-5688

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats162
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6802108
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
High priority/03A-03-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.Observed 2 lb lobster meat, 3 lb snapper, and 3lb scallops in regular bag not frozen.
High priority/03G-04-5
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
High priority/03A-03-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 lb lobster meat, 3 lb snapper, and 3lb scallops in regular bag not frozen.
High priority/01B-13-4
Equipment in poor repair.Observed cold pantry reach in cooler door gaskets in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in employee bathroom and back hall.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor.Observed oil on floor in dry storage, shrimp case on floor in walkin freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Stored food not covered.Observed bones in walkin freezer not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard and mixer shield.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed standing water on floor in employee bathroom.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor.Observed oil containers on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 96F water. Employee dumped water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Stored food not covered.Observed vegetables and bones in walk in freezer, and sweet breads in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
High priority/03G-05-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain medication on top of cook line shelf next to food. Employee removed medicine.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
High priority/03G-05-5/Repeat Violation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Caesar salad dressing on menu made with raw eggs not noted on menu. Staff corrected by adding asterisk to menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed operator agreement in English and Spanish, employees read and signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. HACCP plan submitted, awaiting Special Processes for approval.
Intermediate/03G-50-1
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed in employee bathroom.
Basic/36-22-4
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/03G-05-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags without date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 107F water on cook line. Employee removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler door gasket. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed fish in walkin freezer not labeled with defrost instructions.
High priority/03G-05-5
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed fish in walkin cooler frozen without 10k bags. Operator restocked the 10k bags. Operator submitted plan to State for variance
Intermediate/03G-46-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed slicer blade guard soiled with food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed plan submitted to State.
Intermediate/03G-50-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed CO2 tank not secured in dry storage room.
Basic/51-11-4
Stored food not covered.Observed uncovered frozen food in both walkin freezers, Fish, Ice Cream, Duck Sauce. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Nov 7, 2023 · Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Time Extended
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed frozen fish, vacuum sealed meatloaf(Reachin Cooler)and chicken in walk in freezer
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2023 · Observed vacuum packaging of fish and meats held in walkin freezer without submitted HACCP or variance plan. Please submit plans to DHR.SpecialProcess@myfloridalicense.com Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at cold station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 7, 2023 · Observed ice buildup in chest freezer by cold station. Time Extended
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed Fish vacuum packed not in 10K bag in freezer without variance.
Intermediate/03G-46-1/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar Salad Dressing made with raw eggs not identified on menu. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed frozen fish, vacuum sealed meatloaf(Reachin Cooler)and chicken in walk in freezer
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on white guard in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
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 house vacuum sealed salmon defrosted in Walkin Cooler without package cut.
Basic/06-09-1
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at cold station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed 2 light fixtures in kitchen not shielded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered.Observed various sauces and fish and bones for stock not covered in Walkin Freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation

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.