SERVING SPOON
1825 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941.388.7235
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022043517 | Jul 19, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2018049587 | Sep 20, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $400 |
| 7--2016016518 | Mar 30, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cheese potato in walk in cooler marked 1/3/26. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Ceiling tile missing.Observed tile missing outside employee restrooms.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed missing over convection ovens in preparation area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 12, 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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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 dishwasher go from dirty dishes to clean equipment without hand washing. Dishwasher washed hands after education.
Ceiling tile missing.Observed ceiling tile missing from ceiling in area outside employee bathrooms.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink cups wet nesting at front counter. Operator separated to dry.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 1 light in preparation area missing light shield.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 1 light not shielded in back kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in pan in sink without running water defrosting. Operator turned on water.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed smoked salmon over muffins in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed aluminum pans stored on wire rack not inverted. Operator inverted.
Mar 22, 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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Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in hall by preparation area and employee bathrooms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 at 0ppm. Service was performed during inspection corrected to 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon over beans in walkin cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed during inspection.
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. Operator printed and completed during inspection.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in hall by preparation area and employee bathrooms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Kbserved employee clothes in dry storage area. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 77F water on cook line. Operator removed utensils.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no water at faucet in employee mens bathroom. Waiting for plumber service.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on Hand wash sink near cook line.Employee corrected by adding towels.
Ceiling tile missing.Missing 2 ceiling tiles outside of employee bathrooms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.