UNCLE WEN SARASOTA INC
1100 N TUTTLE AVE #11, Sarasota FL 34237 · 941.914.0702
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024005828 | Dec 15, 2023 | Apr 29, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2023045328 | Jun 27, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the community dumpster rusted out along its edges.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored with consumer food. Operator removed the items.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles stored on the floor of the front area and observed a container of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed these food the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Aug 6, 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
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee head off the line to drink and didn't wash their hand before returning and handling clean utensils. Operator had them set the tongs aside and wash their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over precooked dumplings in the walk in cooler. Operator moved them.
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. Operator swapped them.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the prep sink. Operator had them wash their hands in the correct sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back prep hand sink. Operator placed more there.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of sauce stored on the floor for the walk in cooler. Operator placed some on shelves but didn't have enough space at this time.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle buried handle in contact with rice. Operator moved the scoop.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a paddle bug zapper stored above to-go bags. Operator removed it.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan cover.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a tube of pain relief cream stored above the cook line make table. Operator removed the tube.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on their can opener.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed them on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops with their handles in contact with food open containers of seasonings.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Dec 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cabbage with white mold-like build up in the walk in cooler. Instructed operator to dispose of food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed above the make table: Ambient shell eggs (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed eggs in the reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counters: Chicken (65F - Cold Holding); Beef (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator working with no hair restraint.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of soy sauce on the floor of the walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the oven door handle in the kitchen. Operator removed the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water on the rice table in the kitchen. Operator emptied the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food debris on the handles of the reach in coolers.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler and on the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floors under the prep line and cook line have a build up of grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce and food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food debris in multiple reach in coolers on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line make table: Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated food had been in there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed food into the working reach in cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Instructed operator on the big 6 and gave him a handout to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 emailed him more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food debris on the handles of the reach in coolers.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler and on the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floors under the prep line and cook line have a build up of grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce and food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food debris in multiple reach in coolers on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.