SELVA GRILL AT UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER
67 N CATTLEMAN ROAD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-953-2164
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022030572 | May 9, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw over raw prepared onsite in the walk in freezer and stored on the floor.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a moveable white cutting board on the kitchen line with deep grooves and not easily cleanable.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of soups, sauces, chicken and other items in the walk in freezer without a date mark.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining the shelves in the dry good shelf. They need to be changed out when soiled.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on the cook line. Operator moved it.
Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp, chicken, beef, potatoes stored on the walk in cooler floor. Observed many food items stored on the walk in freezer floor stacked 4' high and to the door.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from the hood walls and Ansul pipes over grills.
Sep 4, 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 a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a Co2 tank not secured in the prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating on the cook line. Operator coached him.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the grill with a grease build up.
Feb 17, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink and black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed an abundance of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer making it difficult to distinguish raw over ready to eat.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on the ceiling and walls around the hood filters on the right and the hood filters on the left side.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink on the cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink and black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on prep table on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer handling dirty dishes and utensils and then clean dishes and utensils without washing hands or changing gloves.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 1 cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on prep table in prep kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the side door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer floor to ceiling.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease beginning to drip from the hood walls over the cooking area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw burger meat, steaks and lamb stored over ready to eat mussels and other raw seafood.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cleaning with gloves on and using a soiled towel food tongs and then touching clean plate-ware and ready to eat food without glove change or hand wash. Coached on proper procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep kitchen. Observed 2 cutting boards on front cooks line with deep grooves not easily cleanable.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink on cooks line next to the wall blocked by a trash can.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler in full hotel pans under all the shelving. Observed food stored on the entire floor of the walk in freezer floor to ceiling.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs and spatulas stored on soiled equipment and not stored in 135 degree or above water for sanitizing.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on wet nesting containers in the back kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked, ready to eat plantains stored on top of the oven on the cooks line not covered or protected from being soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a round 6" piece of wood holding up a shelf in the walk in cooler covered with a black mold like substance.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed plywood used on shelf under microwave in prep kitchen near desserts. It's not sealed or easily cleanable.
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.