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SALADWORKS AND FRUTTA BOWLS

14555 STATE RD 70 E, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 · 941-201-4343

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5106000
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats at 64F. Operator stated it was out for 1 1/2 hours. Operator refrigerated butter to bring it into temp.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced tomatoes, chicken, shredded cheese not date marked in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats at 64F. Operator stated it was out for 1 1/2 hours. Operator refrigerated butter to bring it into temp.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 some forms completed.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator corrected.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees with over 60 days service with no food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observant grooved cutting board on single door flip top cooler.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed potato chips stored on the floor in back storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper food containers and two compartment containers stored on the floor in back storage area.
Basic/25-05-4

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.