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TWO CHEFS MARKET & BISTRO

4141 S TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 10, Sarasota FL 34231 · 9417352777

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805933
Grade history
JAN 25
JUL 25
APR 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken 50F, cooked vegetables 49F in reach in cooler top on cook line. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in dry storage area.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Observed no proof of employee food handler training. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in dry storage area.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-11-4/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed trap leaking under hand sink next to back door.
Basic/29-08-4/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Jun 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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 dishwasher chlorine at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken 50F, cooked vegetables 49F in reach in cooler top on cook line. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken 50F, cooked vegetables 49F in reach in cooler top on cook line. Operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in dry storage area.
Basic/36-17-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-11-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed trap leaking under hand sink next to back door.
Basic/29-08-4
Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs and raw shell eggs in 2 door make station on cook line over heavy cream and ready to eat sauces. Operator moved items to the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and Caesar dressing on the menu without an identifier.
Intermediate/02B-04-5
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 proof of signed health agreements. E-mailed operator a copy of the health agreement. Operator printed health agreements and was in the process of having employees read and sign health agreements.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Warning 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 ▾
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 the dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitizing.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Cooked pasta prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. The operator properly date marked the pasta.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the entrance to the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.