SARASOTA FOOD PLUS BEER
5436 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941.444.7823
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (72F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed item in a walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Unsealed concrete floor in main kitchen area.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored above the fill line in the left side make table: Chopped cabbage mix (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs and placed it in a reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of butane fuel stored with their dry storage goods. Operator removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their quaternary sanitizer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops in the kitchen and at the bar. Operator removed them.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a closed employee drink stored in the ice machine. Operator removed it.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor behind the fryers with heavy grease build up and lost utensils.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed their sanitizer bucket stored next to containers of food in the kitchen. Operator removed it.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used a scoop for cinnamon. Operator removed the cup.
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 with/above the wing mix station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a line cook working with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hair net.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoop stored in murky standing 86F degree water. Operator removed the scoops and got new ones.
Dec 12, 2024□ 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 on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the right side reach in cooler: Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); Cut French fries (52F - Cold Holding); Meat wraps (53F - Cold Holding); Meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); Mixed veggies (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese based spread (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of them and called a repairman.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side reach in cooler: Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); Cut French fries (52F - Cold Holding); Meat wraps (53F - Cold Holding); Meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); Mixed veggies (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese based spread (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of them and called a repairman.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used to dump ice. Operator cleared the ice out.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stuck between cracks on the cook line.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have his current license available. Operate printed out and posted his license.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers stored upright on the cook line. Operator inverted them.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Observed the dishwasher machine at 00ppm chlorine. Operator switched out the buckets and remeasured at 100 ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat coleslaw underneath. Operator removed the beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (72F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed item in a walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle in the dishwashing area with chemical inside unlabeled. Operator labeled the bottle. 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 top of the dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two single service cups used as scoops for seasoning in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee apron stored on top of soda boxes in the dry storage area. Operator removed the apron.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops making contact with food in containers of flour in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to rolls on the cook line. Operator removed the bucket.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the inside walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in the left side make table. Operator removed the beef.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket on a food prep table. Operator removed the bucket.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the dry storage area. Operator labeled the bottle and stored it with the chemicals.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the clothes.
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 scoop handle in contact with food in a container of flour. Operator removed the scoop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with a buildup of food debris.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a build up of food debris on the warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents with grease build up in the kitchen area.
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 reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed without removing them form the package. Operator cut open the packages to introduce oxygen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the fryer door handles in the kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the kitchen area with dust build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both the outside and inside walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 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. Observed dishwashing machine chlorine levels at 0ppm. Operator changed out bucket and remastered sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat chili and milk in the inside walk in cooler. Operator placed beef on the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with a buildup of food debris.
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 the operator sign a copy and gave an additional blank copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for undercooked beef offered at establishment. Handed the operator a copy of the consumer advisory and had him post it at the bar.
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 employee training all expired.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a build up of food debris on the warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents with grease build up in the kitchen area.
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 reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed without removing them form the package. Operator cut open the packages to introduce oxygen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed drink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a container of employee food stored on food containers in the inside walk in cooler. Operator disposed of food.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a watch while carrying out food. Operator removed watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food on the cook line with no hair restraint. Operator had employee put on a hat.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the fryer door handles in the kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with handles stored in containers of sugar and flour touching the food. Operator removed scoops.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed handheld bug zapper placed above packaged condiments. Operate removed bug zapper. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign in 2 of the hand wash sinks in the kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the kitchen area with dust build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both the outside and inside walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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