SELVA GRILL
1345 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-362-4427
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026030682 | Mar 9, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2023044485 | Jun 19, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Steve Taylor expired certificate 1/21/26, and no other manager on duty.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee coats and back packs on dry storage shelving next to food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler door gasket at 2nd reach in cooler on right side of cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 88F water at end of cook line.
Mar 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest-emitting strips stored next to bottles of open liquor in the bar area. The bartender remove the strips.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked octopus in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the octopus. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the milk.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then clean equipment without changing their gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food preparation bowls stored in the hand wash sink on the right side of the cook line. Employee removed the bowls.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean sauté pans stored next to the hand wash sink on the left side of the cook line. Chef removed the pans.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All drink holsters in the bar area soiled. Bartender cleaned the holsters.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strip stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Bartender removed the pest strip.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in the dishwasher area soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a pot and pan rack next to the walk in cooler and on a shelf on the cook line next to food. Chef removed the drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the hood on the roll top reach in cooler next to the convection oven on the cook line has peeling paint and rust.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 the trash can then clean equipment with washing the hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean cups in the wait station area. Employee removed the bottles
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in the three compartment sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line blocked by a garage can. Chef removed the garbage can.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans stored next to the hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line. Chef removed the pans.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all equipment in the cook line area and under the shelves in the dry storage area.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) ); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the Jensen were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used a hand washing sink to wash a food container. Employee placed the container in the dishwasher area to be sanitized.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottles.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at the hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line. Manager turned on the hot water.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans stored next to the hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line. Chef removed the pans.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean utensils on a shelf in the cook line area. Chef removed the bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in the bar area soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in the hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line. Chef removed the strainer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna, wahoo and whitefish ceviche offered on the menu not identified as raw ingredients.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee cleaned the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
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.