Live roaches found at Sarasota County restaurant, others fail health inspections

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For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Sarasota County restaurant inspection site .

Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Sarasota County for the week of July 22-28. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

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.

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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 July 22-28 inspections and no violations were found.

• Blue Pineapple, 3973 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
• Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House, 1540 Lakefront Drive 100 & 101, Sarasota
• North Port Subs, 13672 Tamiami Trail, North Port
• Pro Coffee Shop, 1300 N. River Road, Venice
• Qmunity, 777 U.S. 41 Bypass S., Venice
• Que-Rico, 13648 Tamiami Trail, North Port

Which Sarasota County restaurants had high-priority violations?

The following restaurants were issued warnings or recommended for administrative complaints due to failed inspections July 22-28:

Apollonia Grill

4956 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

July 22

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

15 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. The operator turned the broiler on. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored in nonfood-grade fan liners in the kitchen. The operator removed the dough from the bags. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw halibut stored over cooked lamb in the reach-in cooler near the hand sink on the cook line. Observed raw tuna stored over cooked beets in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard-boiled eggs (76F - cold holding) at room temperature on the cutting board nearest the wait station. Observed raw tuna (46F - cold holding); seafood salad (48F - cold holding) in the lower section of the reach-in cooler nearest the wait station. The items had been held overnight. Observed butter (81F - cold holding) at room temperature on a table in the prep area. The operator stated the butter had been held over four hours. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard-boiled eggs (76F - cold holding) at room temperature on the cutting board nearest the wait station. The operator discarded the eggs. Observed cut tomatoes (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 another cold holding unit. Observed raw tuna (46F - cold holding); seafood salad (48F - cold holding) in the lower section of the reach in cooler nearest the wait station. The items had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tuna and seafood salad. Observed butter (81F - cold holding) at room temperature on a table in the prep area. The operator stated the butter had been held over four hours. The operator discarded the butter. Observed raw shrimp (51F - cold holding) in the low boy reach in on the cook line. The operator stated the shrimp was thawed approximately one hour prior. The operator placed ice on the shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Apollonia Grill

4956 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

July 23

Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.

Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken

4300 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota

July 24

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed approximately 3" dent in side of #10 can of salsa verde.
• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/23. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Brick's Smoked Meats

1528 State St., Sarasota

July 23

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

6 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within seven days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked macaroni stored in the walk-in cooler with a date mark of 7/1. Manager discarded the macaroni. **Warning**
• High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation. Cooked macaroni stored in the walk-in cooler with a date mark of 7/1. Manager discarded the macaroni. **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the cook line area. Manager discarded the salmon. **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 reach-in cooler on the right side of the cook line: white sauce (51F - cold holding); cut cabbage (54F - cold holding); coleslaw (58F - cold holding); blue cheese (51F - cold holding); cheddar cheese (55F - cold holding); cooked mushrooms (50F - cold holding); chicken wings (48F - cold holding); shrimp (48F - cold holding); cooked Brussel sprouts (48F - cold holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach-in cooler for approximately 2.5 hours. Manager placed bags of ice on all the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Brick's Smoked Meats

1528 State St., Sarasota

July 26

Call back — complied. Zero violations.

Clayton's Siesta Grille

1256 Old Stickney Point Rod, Sarasota

July 22

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on floor (one by soda boxes, one live roach under reach-in freezer on cook line) and one on ceiling by pipe above dish machine hand sink. Three total. **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on reach-in cooler top on cook line near office: sausage (47F - cold holding), kielbasa (49F - cold holding.) **Warning**

Clayton's Siesta Grille

1256 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota

July 23

Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.

One high-priority violation:

• High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed three live roaches in back kitchen hall next to soda machine. **Admin Complaint**

Clayton's Siesta Grille

1256 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota

July 24

Call back — complied. Zero violations.

Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice

300 W. Venice Ave., Venice

July 24

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

18 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Certified food manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of egg and milk batter over box of bread rolls in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at wait staff side of cooks line out of temperature: butter 51F, sour cream 45F, coleslaw 51F, cut melon 50F. The employee returned items to walk-in-cooler. Repeat 2-12-24. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce for kids mac and cheese at 127F and taco meat at 119F on steam well at cooks line. Employee reheated items. **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by dumpster area.

Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice

300 W. Venice Ave., Venice

July 25

Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.

Domino's

537 U.S. 41 Bypass N., Venice

July 23

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

8 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Certified food manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. **Warning**
• High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid pesticide in shelf in bathroom. **Warning**

Florence and the Spice Boys

4990 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

July 22

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

13 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed falafel (58F - cold holding) on a food prep table near the fryers. The operator stated the falafel has been held for approximately 30 minutes at room temperature. The operator stored the falafel in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth solution in the kitchen testing over 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Hampton Inn Sarasota/I-75 Bee Ridge

5995 Cattleridge Blvd., Sarasota

July 22

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line and buffet cooler respectively: milk (48F - cold holding); butter chips (50F - cold holding). Operator stated the food had been out for approximately three hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Hyatt Regency Sarasota

1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota

July 26

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

7 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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm. Manager stopped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink and called the technician. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over deli meat in the stand-up reach-in cooler across from the three compartment sink. Chef removed the salmon. **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. See stop sale. Sausage and potatoes on time as a public health control on the cook line with no time marks. Chef stated the items had been on time as a public health control for approximately one hour. Chef placed time marks on the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Jack Dusty

1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota

July 22

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

6 total violations, with 4 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 an item off the floor then handled clean gloves without washing their hands. Employee discarded the gloves then washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands — food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved alternative operating procedure. Employee handled a waffle with their bare hands while placing it in a to-go box. Chef discarded the waffle. **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled a waffle with their bare hands while placing it in a to-go box. Chef discarded the waffle. **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 reach-in cooler on the left side of the cook line: American cheese (55F - cold holding); Swiss cheese (55F - cold holding); salmon lox (51F - cold holding); salmon patie (51F - cold holding); Pooled eggs (52F - cold holding); Feta cheese (53F - cold holding); Blue cheese (53F - cold holding); leafy greens (65F - cold holding); turkey (54F - cold holding); chicken (54F - cold holding). Chef stated the items had been placed in the reach-in cooler for approximately one hour. Chef placed all the items in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Jack Dusty

1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota

July 23

Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.

Miller's Ale House

3800 Kenny Drive, Sarasota

July 22

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

15 total violations, with 7 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed six cans of white kidney beans rusted in the back can storage area. Operator willingly disposed of the cans. **Warning**
• 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 dishwasher go from dirty dishes to clean dishes with no hand wash. Operator had the employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat salad mix in the walk-in cooler. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole pork in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at the back prep make table: sliced lettuce (50F - cold holding); pico de gallo (53F - cold holding); chopped tomatoes (53F - cold holding); shredded cheese (53F - cold holding.) Operator stated the food had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food and had a technician look at the cooler. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the back prep make table: sliced lettuce (50F - cold holding); pico de gallo (53F - cold holding); chopped tomatoes (53F - cold holding); shredded cheese (53F - cold holding.) Operator stated the food had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food and had a technician look at the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 350ppm quaternary. Operator dumped the bucket. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Miller's Ale House

3800 Kenny Drive, Sarasota

July 23

Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.

Naked Farmer

215 N. Cattlemen Road #58, Sarasota

July 25

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

11 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 dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called their provider and switched to the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• 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 an employee handling dirty dishes and then put away clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - 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 drink from their cup then proceeded to put on gloves and handle utensils without handwashing. Operator had them wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles filled with chemicals placed above the kitchen prep make table. Operator removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the mop sink with a splitter but no vacuum breaker. **Warning**
• High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink at 300ppm quaternary. Operator added more water and remeasured at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Pacific Counter

4942 S. Tamiami Trail Unit 500, Sarasota

July 23

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

11 total violations, with 4 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 solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for manual warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed raw salmon packaged onsite using reduced oxygen packaging in the walk-in cooler. The operator discarded the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spam musubi (76F - cold holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the musubi had been held for more than four hours. Observed cooked sweet potato noodles (57F - cold holding) in the walk-in cooler. The noodles had been held for more than 24 hours. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-house fermented kimchi (74F - cold holding) at room temperature in the prep area. The operator stated the kimchi was prepared approximately two hours prior. The operator does not have a HACCP plan for the kimchi. The operator placed the kimchi in the walk-in cooler. Observed spam musubi (76F - cold holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the musubi had been held for more than four hours. The operator discarded the food. Observed cooked sweet potato noodles (57F - cold holding) in the walk-in cooler. The noodles had been held for more than 24 hours. The operator discarded the noodles. Observed tapioca boba pearls (84F - cold holding) in the kitchen without time for public health control. The operator stated the boba pearls were prepared approximately two hours prior. The operator placed the pearls in a reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Peach's Restaurant

4292 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota

July 24

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

6 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 cook crack egg then change glove without hand washing. Employee washed hands after manager mentioned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad 48F in reach-in cooler on cook line under expo window and butter chips in front at 68F without time stamp. Manager moved tuna salad to freezer and discarded butter chips. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Observed no time mark on shell eggs or butter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Manager discarded butter and wrote time on eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar

5353 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

July 24

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves go outside then return to work and handle clean food containers without changing gloves.
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter blend (81F - cold holding) out of refrigeration on the cook line. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed entrance of cook line: shucked oysters (48F - cold holding); seafood stuffing (47F - cold holding); raw shrimp (48F - cold holding.) Center of cook line: raw chicken (49F - cold holding); raw ground beef (51F - cold holding.) The operator stated the reach-in coolers on the line were restocked from other cold holding units less than one hour prior. The operator placed bags of ice for rapid cooling. Observed butter blend (81F - cold holding) out of refrigeration on the cook line. The operator discarded the butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar

5353 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

July 25

Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.

Residence Inn Sarasota Bradenton

1040 University Parkway, Sarasota

July 24

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet counter: cream cheese (60F - cold holding); butter chips (63F - cold holding.) Operator stated they had been out for approximately two hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Reyna's Taqueria

935 N. Beneva Road Suite 701, Sarasota

July 24

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

10 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the left side make table cooler: pork (51F - cold holding); chicken (51F - cold holding); steak (50F - cold holding); shredded cheese (50F - cold holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - cold holding.) Operator stated the pork, chicken, and steak had been there overnight while all other food was there for approximately one hour. Operator willingly disposed of the pork, chicken, and steak, and placed all other food into the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side make table cooler: pork (51F - cold holding); chicken (51F - cold holding); steak (50F - cold holding); shredded cheese (50F - cold holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - cold holding.) Operator stated the pork, chicken, and steak had been there overnight while all other food was there for approximately one hour. Operator willingly disposed of the pork, chicken, and steak, and placed all other food into the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed canisters of butane fuel stored over grape juice in the dry storage area. Operator removed the fuel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Reyna's Taqueria

935 N. Beneva Road Suite 701, Sarasota

July 25

Call back — complied. Zero violations.

Solorzano's Pizza

3604 Webber St., Sarasota

July 26

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 300ppm chlorine. Instructed operator and employee on the proper amount of sanitizer to use. **Warning**

Subway

4784 S Tamiami Trail Suite D, Sarasota

July 25

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food after touching the cash register.

The Soda Fountain

349 W. Venice Ave., Venice

July 23

Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up required.

4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:

• High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Operator adjusted hose in sanitizer bucket and retested machine at 100 parts per million for chlorine sanitizer. **Admin Complaint**

Turmeric Indian Bar & Grill

1001 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota

July 22

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

6 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within seven days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked lamb stored in walk-in cooler #1 with a date mark of 7/14. Manager discarded the lamb. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• 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 handled the garbage can then the exterior of a pan of food. Employees washed their hand and sanitized the exterior of the pan. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw lamb in walk-in cooler #2. Manager placed the lamb over the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation. Cooked lamb stored in walk-in cooler #1 with a date mark of 7/14. Manager discarded the lamb. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two hose bibs on the left side of the cook line.

Turtles on Little Sarasota Bay

8875 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota

July 23

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

7 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 walk-in cooler cold holding: scallop 46F, pork 45F, butter 47F, Key lime pie 43F. Observed in reach-in cooler in front of cook line cold holding: crab 55F, cut tomatoes 48F, Caesar dressing 48F **Admin Complaint**

Turtles on Little Sarasota Bay

8875 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota

July 24

Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.

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 .

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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: Live roaches found at Sarasota County restaurant, others fail health inspections