Rodent droppings, restrooms in disrepair temporarily close Sarasota County restaurants

Our digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with the latest information on which Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice area restaurants passed or failed.

You can use the database to search by Sarasota or Manatee County or by restaurant name. You can see which restaurants were fined and which were forced into temporary closure.

Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as “a ‘snapshot’ of conditions present at the time of the inspection." On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.

Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

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Which Sarasota County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?

These restaurants and food trucks met all standards during their Aug. 5-11 inspections and no violations were found.

• Carrabba's Italian Grill, 5425 University Parkway, University Park
• Dips Ice Cream, 503 Pine Ave., Anna Maria
• Domino's Pizza, 3692 Webber St., Sarasota
• Gianni's Pizza Express, 4927 96th St. E., Palmetto
• The Hot Dog Shoppe, 415 U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice
• Joos Haus, 2801 14th St. W. Lot A, Bradenton
• La Hacienda Marisqueria Alexa Inc., 2801 14th St. W. Lot A, Bradenton
• Panda Express, 4201 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
• Shake Shack, 190 N. Cattlemen Road Unit 1, Sarasota

Which Sarasota County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?

These restaurants failed their Aug. 5-11 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-up inspections are required.

Bay Leaf

1092 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey

Aug. 7

Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.

6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - 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 no chlorine sanitizer available for the dishmachine. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage — direct contact with food. Observed a nonfood-grade bucket used to store ginger and garlic paste in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
• High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in the office/storage area underneath an out of service cooking unit. **Warning**

Bay Leaf

1092 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey

Aug. 8

Emergency order callback complied. Zero violations.

Flapjacks Cafe Venice

810 E. Venice Ave., Venice

Aug. 5

Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.

3 total violations:

• Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed both men's and ladies restrooms are in disrepair and the toilets do not work and overflow when flushed. **Warning**
• Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area near storage and ice machine. **Warning**
• Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can in front of sink in kitchen. Employee moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Flapjacks Cafe Venice

810 E. Venice Ave., Venice

Aug. 5

Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.

Which Sarasota County restaurants had high-priority violations?

The following restaurants were issued warnings or recommended for administrative complaints due to failed inspections Aug. 5-11:

Applebee's Grill and Bar

4329 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

Aug. 8

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

8 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: 26 orders steaks (48F - cold holding); 10 lbs. chicken breast (50F - cold holding); 18 lbs. pork riblets (51F - cold holding); seven lbs. salmon (53F - cold holding); eight orders ribs (50F - cold holding); 1.5 lbs. shrimp (57F - cold holding); 34 orders burgers (50F - cold holding); six lbs. cheese (50F - cold holding.) Operator voluntarily removed item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: 26 orders steaks (48F - cold holding); 10 lbs. chicken breast (50F - cold holding); 18 lbs. pork riblets (51F - cold holding); seven lbs. salmon (53F - cold holding); eight orders ribs (50F - cold holding); 1.5 lbs. shrimp (57F - cold holding); 34 orders burgers (50F - cold holding); six lbs. cheese (50F - cold holding.) Operator voluntarily removed item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Casey Key Resorts — Restaurant

1660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey

Aug. 6

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

18 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - 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 chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator had a service tech fix the machine. Observed the chlorine solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 50 ants near the rear exit of the kitchen. The operator cleaned with a wiping cloth and bleach solution. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over chicken marsala in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (59F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter packets. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (59F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter packets. **Corrected On-Site**

Casey Key Resorts — Restaurant

1660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey

Aug. 8

Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.

Clasico Italian Chophouse

1341 Main St., Sarasota

Aug. 8

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - 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 up an item from the floor then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach-in cooler on the cook line: cooked pasta (55F - cold holding); shrimp (54F - cold holding); salmon (55F - cold holding); provolone cheese (57F - cold holding); cooked vegetables (55F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (54F - cold holding); poultry (56F - cold holding); scallops (53F - cold holding). Chef stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler for approximately three hours. Chef packed all the items with bags of ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara (115F - hot holding); meatballs (117F - hot holding) stored in the hot holding unit next to the cook line. Chef stated the items were heated above 165F and placed in the hot holding unit for approximately 1.5 hours. Chef removed and reheated the items above 165 and placed them in hot holding on the grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Clasico Italian Chophouse

1341 Main St., Sarasota

Aug. 9

Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.

Francesco's

3662 Webber St., Sarasota

Aug. 7

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

13 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of blood pressure medicine stored above food in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pizza sauce cans in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of steel polish stored above food in the ware washing area. **Warning**

Hamlet's Eatery

821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota

Aug. 8

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their reach-in cooler: beef (54F - cold holding); pico de gallo (60F - cold holding); sliced tomatoes (60F - cold holding); chicken (65F - cold holding.) Operator stated they had been there for approximately three hours. Operator placed the items in a reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Hamlet's Eatery

821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota

Aug. 9

Call back — complied. Zero violations.

Homewood Suites by Hilton

3470 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota

Aug. 9

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the employee handling dirty dishes and then handle clean dishes without washing their hands. Instructed the employee and operator on proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Long Island Brothers Pizza

14919 Tamiami Trail, North Port

Aug. 6

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

23 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two #10 cans marinara sauce full red dented on shelf. Observed cans removed and segregated. **Warning**
• High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
• High Priority - 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. Observed pizzas without time stamp. Observed employee time stamping. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

McDonald's

4269 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

Aug. 8

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three small flying insects in back room by ice machine. Observed three small flying insects at drive through window soda machine area. **Warning**

McDonald's

4269 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

Aug. 9

Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.

Millie's

3900 Clark Road Unit N, Sarasota

Aug. 8

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator crack eggs without changing gloves. Changed gloves and washed hands after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - 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. No time mark on butter out by poached egg station at 70F. Operator removed to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot box hot holding quiche 108F, employee moved to refrigerator. Quiche was made an hour earlier. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Panera Bread

6589 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Aug. 9

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - 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 chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - cold holding); tuna salad (47F - cold holding) in the reach-in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**

The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill

3602 Webber St., Sarasota

Aug. 7

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

8 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - 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 dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator replaced the sanitizer and retested it at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insecticide stored next to packaged food in the dry storage area. Operator placed the insecticide outside. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat sauerkraut in the kitchen reach-in cooler. Operator removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey stored over raw fish in the walk-in cooler. Operator removed the turkey. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter: butter chips (70F - cold holding.) Operator stated they had been out for approximately two hours. Operator placed them in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 200ppm chlorine. Operator emptied the bucket and remade it to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Scoops

1846 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 10, Venice

Aug. 5

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint cans over dry storage food and paper good. Observed employees move paint cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Shipwrecked Bar & Grill

576 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey

Aug. 7

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

14 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed an opened package of hot dogs stored with raw beef removed from original packaging in the walk-in cooler. The operator discarded the hot dogs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within seven days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chili prepared on site date marked 7/31. The operator discarded the chili. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed housemade garlic aioli (65F - cold holding); housemade cocktail sauce (53F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (53F - cold holding); cheese (51F - cold holding); cooked chicken (71F - cold holding); blue cheese crumbles (57F - cold holding) on the expo line. The operator discarded the above items. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - cold holding); cooked pasta (46F - cold holding); conch fritters (50F - cold holding); cooked crab (50F - cold holding); cooked chicken (48F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (47F - cold holding); cooked rice (46F - cold holding); cooked shrimp (47F - cold holding); raw beef (47F - cold holding); butter (46F - cold holding); raw shrimp (49F - cold holding); raw scallops (46F - cold holding); raw grouper (48F - cold holding); sour cream (47F - cold holding); cooked potatoes (49F - cold holding) in the walk-in cooler. Observed the ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler at 49F at 5 p.m. Observed the ambient temperature at 45F at 5:45. Observed housemade garlic aioli (65F - cold holding); housemade cocktail sauce (53F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (53F - cold holding); cheese (51F - cold holding); cooked chicken (71F - cold holding); blue cheese crumbles (57F - cold holding) on the expo line. The operator discarded the foods on the expo line. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (126F - hot holding) in the bain-marie. The operator discarded the clam chowder. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Summer House

149 Avenida Messina, Sarasota

Aug. 8

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in pullout drawers on cook line fish over cooked mushrooms. Chef manager rearranged food items to prevent cross-contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed buckets of quaternary at 0ppm, Chef corrected tubing and checked at 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line and cold station cold holding pasta 47F, sliced cheese 46F, crab cake 50F, shrimp 45F, oysters Rockefeller 48F. Chef placed product in freezer and iced shrimp. Observed creamed spinach in walk-in cooler at 48F. Chef discarded due to temperature and wrong date on pan. **Warning**

Summer House

149 Avenida Messina, Sarasota

Aug. 9

Call back — complied. Zero violations.

Taste of Hong Kong

2224 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota

Aug. 9

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - 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 stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Which Manatee County restaurants had high-priority violations?

The following restaurants were issued warnings or recommended for administrative complaints due to failed inspections Aug. 5-11:

Baja Fresh Mex

5475 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton

Aug. 7

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

11 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food handling employee not wash hands prior to putting on gloves to prepare menu item. Employee removed gloves and washed hands and put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed posted license expired 12/2023. **Admin Complaint**

Butterfields Family Restaurant

8205 U.S. Highway 301, Parrish

Aug. 9

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

8 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine not sanitizing. 0 ppm. Owner set up three part sink to sanitize . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Owner moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Gecko's Grill and Pub

7228 55th Ave. E., Bradenton

Aug. 9

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pasta (47F - cooling.) Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on 8/8/24. Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pasta. **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pasta (47F - cooling.) Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk-in cooler on 8/8/24. Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pasta.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on salad make station in main kitchen area sour cream (49F - cold holding.) Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately one hour. Person in charge placed it in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Hong BBQ & Hot Pot

445 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton

Aug. 6

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

7 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employee with gloves on touched soiled utensils and face, grabbed in reach-in cooler with same glove hand beef and failed to change soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded beef, removed soiled gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over washed lettuce. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area raw chopped beef over intact beef steak. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee with gloves on touched soiled utensils and face, grabbed in reach-in cooler with same glove hand beef and failed to change soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded beef, removed soiled gloves and washed hands. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on buffet line in main dining room: cut melons (59F - cold holding); raw shell eggs (62F - cold holding); potato salad (52F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that the food products had been on the Buffet for approximately 1.5 hours and placed all in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Hong BBQ & Hot Pot

445 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton

Aug. 7

Call back — complied. Zero violations.

Jimmy John's

6923 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton

Aug. 6

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on gloves, failed to wash hands and grabbed a bread roll to make a sandwich. Person in charge stopped employee and explained glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee discarded roll, removed soiled gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on gloves, failed to wash hands and grabbed a bread roll to make a sandwich. Person in charge stopped employee and explained glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee discarded roll, removed soiled gloves and washed hands. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler on sandwich make station: sliced turkey (47F - cold holding); sliced Cheese (48F - cold holding); roast beef (46F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All products were filled above the fill line. Person in charge stated that the food was stocked at 10 a.m. and placed all three in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Jimmy John's

6923 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton

Aug. 7

Call back — complied. Zero violations.

Paleteria y Heladeria Mexicana

1308 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto

Aug. 8

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/23. Owner will renew this evening. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Glade air freshener stored next to open to-go deli containers.

S.O.B. Burgers

5866 14th St. W., Bradenton

Aug. 7

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

8 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - 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 in back kitchen area dishwasher (chlorine 000ppm.) Person in charge changed empty container of concentrated sanitizer. Dishwasher (retested 100 ppm.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in back kitchen area chemical bottle stored above food preparation table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Stone River

7360 55th Ave. E., Bradenton

Aug. 6

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

5 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Observed in walk-in cooler marinara sauce (47F - cooling.) Person in charge stated that the marinara was placed in the walk-in cooler on 8/5/24. Educated person in charge on cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours and emailed a copy of cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discharged marinara. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area raw ground turkey over cooked quiche. Educated person in charge on cold refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw ground turkey. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler marinara sauce (47F - cooling.) Person in charge stated that the marinara was placed in the walk-in cooler on 8/5/24. Educated person in charge on cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours and emailed a copy of cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discharged marinara.

Wendy's

4201 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton

Aug. 7

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

5 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employee cleaning with gloves on hands. Employee removed soiled gloves, put on clean gloves, failed to wash hands before putting on clean gloves. Employee fill cooked French fry container touching the top part of fries with glove. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing. Employee discarded fries, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in cooler raw ground beef over packets of salad dressing. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area employee cleaning with gloves on hands. Employee removed soiled gloves, put on clean gloves, failed to wash hands before putting on clean gloves. Employee fill cooked French fry container touching the top part of fries with glove. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing. Employee discarded fries, removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.

What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?

Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.

How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?

If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online .

Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database .

What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?

Basic violations are those considered against best practices.

A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.

An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."

An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.

A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Rodent droppings, restrooms in disrepair temporarily close Sarasota County restaurants