ROSE & IVY
1296 1 ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-343-2122
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024046592 | Jul 11, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed oranges in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the eggs.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over washed green beans in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef placed the shrimp below the green beans.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink on the sushi line. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks next to the ice machine in the kitchen, next to the ice machine on the 2nd floor and on the sushi line.
Dec 23, 2025□ 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 debris inside warewashing machine.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee handling cucumbers with their bare hands while cutting them on the sushi line. Employee discarded the cucumbers.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handling cucumbers with their bare hands while cutting them on the sushi line. Employee discarded the cucumbers.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink on the sushi line. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on the sushi line blocked by a sheet pan. Employee removed the pan.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna and salmon thawing at room temperature on the sushi line. Employee placed the fish in the reach in cooler.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over unwashed avocados in the reach in cooler on the sushi line. Chef removed the salmon.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over washed green beans in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the salmon.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed the can opener to be sanitized
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw sushi items on the menu.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sinks in the 2nd floor bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottles.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in the middle and right side of the cook line have torn gaskets.
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Chef removed the knives to be sanitized.
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 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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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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef the clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employees washed their hands and changed gloves. Employee handled the trash can then plastic food wrap without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line has very low water pressure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine blocked with racks of glasses. Manager removed the racks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the left side of the cook line and next to the ice machine. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to the ice machine. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
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 in the expo area next to food. Employee removed the phone.
Jul 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On the 2nd floor the establishment has moved their sushi bar and are in the process of adding a liquor bar. Manager stated no remolding plans have been submitted.
Jun 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink near the left side of the cook line has low water pressure.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On the 2nd floor the establishment has moved their sushi bar and are in the process of adding a liquor bar. Manager stated no remolding plans have been submitted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 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 stated they washed their hands in the bathroom, but did not wash their hands in the kitchen before handling clean equipment. The employee properly washed their hands in the kitchen.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink near the left side of the cook line has low water pressure.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the 1st and 2nd floor ice machines. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sinks.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On the 2nd floor the establishment has moved their sushi bar and are in the process of adding a liquor bar. Manager stated no remolding plans have been submitted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over beef steak in the walk-in cooler. Chef placed the ground beef below the beef steak.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on the hood of a roll down reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the shrimp in the reach in cooler.
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.