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SOUTHGATE LOCAL

2119 SIESTA DR, Sarasota FL 34239

Last inspected Oct 1, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats55
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6805901
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
NOV 24
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink. Operator added.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no quaternary test strips for triple sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1

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.