SUMMER HOUSE
149 AVENIDA MESSINA, Sarasota FL 34242 · 941 953 2164
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler Meuniére sauce date marked 9/6/25. Employee voluntarily discarded.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Observed some shellfish tags not dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in designated hand sink at bar. Bartender removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in ladies bathroom.
Feb 18, 2026□ 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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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler expired except for 1 employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding 2 lbs. lobster meat 60F, 3 lbs.cooked mushrooms 58F, 2 lbs. cream sauce 58F, filet mign 49F(cut an hour earlier ambient cooling) Cook discarded first 3 items listed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding in pull out drawers at end of cook line; 2 lbs. lobster meat 60F, 3 lbs.cooked mushrooms 58F, 2 lbs. cream sauce 58F, filet mign 49F(cut an hour earlier ambient cooling) Cook discarded first 3 items listed. Cook plugged cooler back in accidentally disconnected.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed sanitizer at hand sink near dish machine. Chef replaced with soap.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler expired except for 1 employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign at bar hand sinks at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler on cook line with food debris on door gaskets.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler Meuniére sauce date marked 9/6/25. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed 3 spray bottles unmarked. Chef corrected.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed reach in cooler top white board with cut marks.
May 15, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on mixer shield. Manager had employee clean during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on reach in cooler top cutting board on cook line.
Food stored on floor.Observed chicken and ground beef in containers on floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager corrected by adding.
Apr 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Observed no protection from open food.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected.
Mar 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.Observed 145F sanitizer temperature.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Observed no protection from open food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line and against wall pasta 50F, sliced cheese 48F, blue cheese 46F, shrimp cocktail 45F. Observed cold holding in walk in cooler mashed potato 48F, creamed spinach 51F, crabmeat 48F. Operator iced reach in cooler items and discarded walk in cooler items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line and against wall pasta 50F, sliced cheese 48F, blue cheese 46F, shrimp cocktail 45F. Observed cold holding in walk in cooler mashed potato 48F, creamed spinach 51F, crabmeat 48F. Operator iced reach in cooler items and discarded walk in cooler items.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected.
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in pull out drawers on cook line, Fish over cooked mushrooms. Chef Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed buckets of quaternary at 0ppm, Chef corrected tubing and checked at 300 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed on cook line and cold station, Cold Holding Oasta 47F, Sliced Cheese 46F, Crab Cake 50F, Shrimp 45F, Oysters Rockefeller 48F. Chef placed product in freezer and iced shrimp. Observed Creamed Spinach in walk in cooler at 48@@, Chef discarded due to temperature and wrong date on pan.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed by dish machine sink blocked by tray stand and cart. Manager corrected by removing items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed on cook line, Chef added to sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed measure pitcher and utensils in hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at cook line hand wash sink. Employee added towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Holding beef and potatoes Au gratin in warmer box after removing from refrigeration. No time as public health control plan.Emailed Manager plan.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed back pack in dry storage area. Manager removed.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed utensils in kitchen and cut fruit at bar Hand wash sinks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor.Observed bread pudding, frozen potato on floor in Walkin Freezer.
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.