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190 N CATTLEMEN RD UNIT 5, Sarasota FL 34243
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ready to eat stored over and under animal products in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw unpasteurized egg whites foamed and used in and on top of cocktails. Must be identified on the menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels, soap or signage at the handwashing sink in the other room.
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.
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 some forms completed but not all.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared onsite and not date marked in the reach in freezer. Too many items to list.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER proof.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler in front of walk in freezer.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled surfaces and then preparing ready to eat food.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER proof.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line. Dispenser is broken.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's personal phone stored on food cutting board and being used.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee preparing ready to eat food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris and grease on the floor under and behind the cooking equipment on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed fish stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and food on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler in front of walk in freezer.
Aug 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed the hot water at the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line without enough pressure to wash hands properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee preparing ready to eat food.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in front of the ice machine and in the walk in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler in front of walk in freezer.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed the slanted ceiling over the front counter food preparation area with a black mold like substance and peeling paint. Observed paint and ceiling particles falling onto the counter where food is prepped and plateware is stored. Employee stated "We just wipe it off".
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled surfaces and then preparing ready to eat food.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed front line employee changing tasks, touching soiled equipment and then preparing food without changing gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 32 ounces of pooled eggs at 65F and 3 Pounds of cooked chicken at 114F. Items should have been on the time controlled tracking forms but the forms were from 6/3/2024 (2 days ago) and not current. Operator discarded food product. Operator stated they did not fill out the tracking forms today and he discarded the food product.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed the hot water at the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line without enough pressure to wash hands properly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER proof.
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. Observed proof of food handler training.
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 illness reporting forms completed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee preparing ready to eat food.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in front of the ice machine and in the walk in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler in front of walk in freezer.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed the slanted ceiling over the front counter food preparation area with a black mold like substance and peeling paint. Observed paint and ceiling particles falling onto the counter where food is prepped and plateware is stored. Employee stated "We just wipe it off".
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the office door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in front of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters over cooking wok area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler in front of walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in still water. Operator turned on running water for proper thawing.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee returning to kitchen and working with food from the bathroom outside of kitchen without washing hands.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside and outside of dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in front of the ice machine, on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 4 hood filters missing from the hood exhaust system over grill and wok area.
Standing water in walk in cooler. Observed standing water on the walk in cooler floor and next to the outside of the walk in cooler under the green metro shelf.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from ice machine.
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.