STROKE'S SEAFOOD
2745 N OSPREY AVE, Sarasota FL 34234 · 941-536-4971
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
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JAN 25
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/25
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw fish stored over packaged butter in their reach in cooler. Operator switched the products.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two filets of commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly set them aside for disposal.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a hand sink missing from the ware washing area.
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the soap dispenser not functioning. Operator replaced the batteries.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two filets of commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly set them aside for disposal.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has stated he is attempting to have the form signed but is having issues with the authority in charge.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of packaged to-go containers stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator put them on a shelf.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed restaurant approved insecticide stored over a container of lemonade syrup. Operator removed it.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a hand sink missing from their warewashing area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed their soap dispenser out of batteries.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has attempted to get the form signed by local authorities but is having issues as they seem to be unaware of the process according to him.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in their reach in freezer.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Operator states that he has paid the license and tried to on the licensing portal during the inspection but wasn't able to.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand sink. Operator placed some there.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not reported on the license.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed containers of household use only insecticide stored inside the kitchen. Operator removed them.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over hard boiled eggs and butter in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs and butter.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the beef.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not reported on the license.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on the hood filters.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exterior doors not self closing.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not on the license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated that he would renew his license but was not able to at the time of the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat hard boiled eggs. Operator moved the fish.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Operator Wendell White refused to sign or accept the report. At this time I printed out and emailed the report and left it at the location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for there chlorine triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 proof of training for employee Jack O.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish still in the package when thawed. Operator placed fish in the reach in freezer.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not on the license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticides stored in the dry storage area away from food. Operator removed pesticides.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator placed beef above chicken.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the outside hose bibb.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a plan to post.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rusted shelving for the dry storage food area.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for their chlorine three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the sink.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave an extra copy.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above clean dishes in the ware washing area
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not on the license.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items on the floor of the kitchen and storage area. Operator placed cases on shelves.
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.