SERENOA GRILL
6773 SERENOA DR, Sarasota FL 34241 · 941-925-2755
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 10 visits since October 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cold holding chicken salad 54F, tuna salad 53F, sliced cheese 59F, cut tomatoes 57, ambient 61F.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 3 door and white door reach in freezer.
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 2-7lb cans of Casa Solana roasted jalapeño in dry storage. Employee removed from storage for return.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on tiles and black substance on vent in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 3 door and white door reach in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed unshielded light in kitchen.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top exterior of dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks and stains on top cutting board on reach in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed 2 light shields missing from lights.
May 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 dish machine chlorine at approximately 10pm. Employee called for service.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch raw chicken, and changed gloves without handwashing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cold holding chicken salad 54F, tuna salad 53F, sliced cheese 59F, cut tomatoes 57, ambient 61F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top exterior of dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks and stains on top cutting board on reach in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed 2 light shields missing from lights.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled door gasket on walk in cooler.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed I. Reach in cooler on cook line cold holding, tuna salad 48F, chicken salad 52F. Chef iced and moved to walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitation bucket in hand sink. Chef removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chefs knives between reach in cooler and preparation table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil tubs on floor in dry storage. Chef corrected.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust on vent in center of kitchen and dust/ black substance on vent above 3 door reachin freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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.Observed no employee training certificates.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Onserved no handle bowl in flour bin. Chef removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust on vent in center of kitchen and dust/ black substance on vent above 3 door reachin freezer.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks on preparation table. Employees removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Oct 12, 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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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 no training certificate for Jamie Maguina.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on top of dishwashing machine. Manager cleaned.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.Observed 2 hood filters missing from hood.
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.