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2224 GULF GATE DR, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.922.6765
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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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 walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024054981 | Aug 9, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2023058076 | Aug 22, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2022024798 | Apr 18, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed missing coving at cook line exit towards back.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in outside reach in freezer.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed scoops by rice cooker in 81F water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled food tray on top of convection oven with clean equipment.
Stored food not covered.Observed prepared food uncovered in walkin cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Observed cardboard boxes in dry storage on floor. Operator removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed rust on walkin cooler shelves.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cucumbers in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed peas being prepared on a back corner table in the dining room.
Ice build up in the outdoor reach-in freezer.
Multiple foods not covered in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler freezer door gasket soiled with a black mold-like substance.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple emprty cars board boxes stored in the storage are.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink.
Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. Observed soiled wiping cloth stored I. Soiled water and held over night in the dish area.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cut cabbage in the reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut onions in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked beef and chicken held at time as public health control with no written plan available. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind equipment on the cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in freezer door gasket soiled with a black mold-like substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut onions in the reach in cooler. The operator properly store the raw shell eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower section of the reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a pink colored chemical in a spray bottle not labeled in the kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged onions stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the onions.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in freezer door gasket soiled with a black mold like substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored above single-service items in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the medicines.
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 walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork egg rolls (112F - Hot Holding) near the fryers on the cook line. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of window cleaner stored hanging near plastic food wrap in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray chemical.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the fryers on the cook line.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in freezer and reach in cooler door handles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean food storage containers stored on soiled shelving in the dish area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverages stored on a shelf above a food preparation area on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the stand-up reach in cooler near the fryers. The operator properly stored the personal food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal clothing stored on a rack with clean equipment and single-service items.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed snap peas being prepared on a table in the dining area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor behind equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards in the kitchen. The operator removed the wet wiping cloths.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gasket for the walk in freezer soiled with a black substance.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered in the walk in cooler.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the kitchen.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean food storage containers stored on soiled shelving in the dish area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the onions.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in freezer door gasket soiled with a black substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area.
Aug 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat sauce in the stand up reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole muscle beef stored above raw shrimp in the stand up reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a soiled food container stored inside the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator removed the soiled container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the employee beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the outside dry storage area is soiled with an accumulation of debris.
In-use tongs stored hanging on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in freezer door gasket soiled.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
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.