WICKED CANTINA
1603 NO TAMIAMI TRAIL, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.706.2395
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage stored over raw beef steak in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the sausage.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020058432 | Dec 11, 2020 | Feb 9, 2021 | $400 |
| 7--2020036540 | Jun 17, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then changed their gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (67F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (68F - Cold Holding); Egg wash (68F - Cold Holding) were the only items stored in a small top load cooler unit on the cook line. Manager stated the items were stored in the cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded the items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of stainless steel cleaner stored next to Togo containers in the wait station area. Manager removed the stainless steel cleaner.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice machine in the wait station area soiled.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Ground beef(taco meat) 2pm (85F - Cooling) stored in the blast cooler. Manager stated the beef had been placed in the blast cooler at approximately 10am. Manager discarded the beef.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Ground beef(taco meat) 2pm (85F - Cooling) stored in the blast cooler. Manager stated the beef had been placed in the blast cooler at approximately 10am. Manager discarded the beef.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Shredded chicken (47F - Cooling); Beef brisket (46F - Cooling); Chicken soup base (47F - Cooling) stored in the blast cooler in the kitchen. Manager stated the items were placed in the blast cooler to cool at 2:20 pm on 7/20. Manager discarded the items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken (47F - Cooling); Beef brisket (46F - Cooling); Chicken soup base (47F - Cooling) stored in the blast cooler in the kitchen. Manager stated the items were placed in the blast cooler to cool at 2:20 pm on 7/20. Manager discarded the items.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in the kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Manager removes the knives to be sanitized.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored in the same container as beef roast in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the beef roast.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee handled raw shrimp changed gloves then handled a clean bowl without washing their hands. Employee removed the bowl to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed and sanitized the utensils.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Operator replaced the sanitizer, new ready 300ppm quaternary.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the bar area.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Employee washed limes then placed the limes back into the cardboard box that they were shipped in. Employee rewashed limes and placed them in a bus tub.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage stored over raw beef steak in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the sausage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa (51F - Cold Holding) stored on ice in the bar area. Manager stated the salsa had been stored on ice for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the salsa in the walk-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rewashed their hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a item of the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dishwasher soap keg storage next to single service glove on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed soap.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the Ceviche and the lettuce containers in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the scoops.
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