A Sarasota County pizza restaurant was temporarily closed recently after a health inspector found rodent droppings near a rear exit.
Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you.
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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 inspections site.
Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Sarasota County for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2026. 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.
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Sarasota County restaurant inspection site.
Which Sarasota County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their Aug. 31-Sept. 6 inspections and no violations were found.
- Boca Kitchen Bar and Market, 19 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota**
- Crust N' Crumb LLC, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Culture Coffee, 405 W Dearborn St, Englewood
- Firehouse Subs, 1570 Us 41 Bypass S, Venice**
- G Boys Philly Cheesesteaks, 321 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice**
- Lake Venice Golf Snack Bar, 1 S Harbor Dr, Venice
- Morton's Catering, 205 Canal Rd, Siesta Key
- Namo Izakaya, 1439 Main St , Sarasota**
- Peach's Restaurant, 4292 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota**
- Taco Fusion Express, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Wendy's, 1601 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Which Sarasota County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?
These restaurants failed their Aug. 31-Sept. 6 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Marcos Pizza 8552
229 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
Routine Inspection on Sept. 3
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 8 rodent droppings in the storage area near rear exit in the dining room. The operator cleaned and sanitized the floor in the storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (44F - Cold Holding) in the sub station reach in cooler. Observed cooked chicken nuggets (45F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the pizza make line reach in cooler. The operator stored the above foods in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Which Sarasota County restaurants had high priority violations?
Beckhams on The Trail
8579 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on Sept. 1
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
- 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 at 0ppm after several attempts. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Cafe Gabbiano
5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on Sept. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 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 chlorine at 0ppm after several tries and changed bucket. Operator called for emergency service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 6lbs bolognaise marked 8/24 in walkin cooler. Chef discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Crows Nest Marina & Restaurant
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice
Routine Inspection on Aug. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
- 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 dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry.
Firehouse Subs
1570 Us 41 Bypass S, Venice
Routine Inspection on Sept. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); cooked philly meat (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pastrami (49F - Cold Holding) in the large reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator stated a temperature check of foods in the cooler was done approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. The operator to ice the potentially hazardous foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
G Boys Philly Cheesesteaks
321 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice
Routine Inspection on Sept. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (55F - Cold Holding); block cheese (51F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (49F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic aioli (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated a temperature check was conducted approximately 3 hours prior to inspection. The operator iced down all potentially hazardous foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (77F - Hot Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the onions were cooked approximately 30 minutes prior to inspection. The operator placed the onions in the cooler for cold holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on a food prep table near raw philly meat. The operator properly stored the spray sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary wiping cloth solution exceeded 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Jake's Ice Cream
6575 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on Aug. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
- High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection, application #1771329 **Corrected On-Site**
Kurtos Chimney Cake
1312 Main St, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on Sept. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
- High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Leafy greens stored in a pan lined by a non food grade paper towel in the stand up reach in cooler in the front counter area. Owner removed the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Miss Empanadas Y Mas
300 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on Sept. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Green salsa (62F - Cold Holding); Red salsa (60F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature in the front counter area. Employee stated the salsa had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the salsa in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Olive Eats
2801 Tamiami Trail N, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on Aug. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw shell eggs over spinach salad mix. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw eggs.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 - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on and touched clean utensil. Educated Person in charge on glove use and handwashing and gave a copy of the handout in Spanish to Person in charge. Employee placed utensil in dishwasher area,removed gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
Peach's Restaurant
4292 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on Sept. 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 4 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 eggs, no glove change or hand wash. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler on cook line under front window cold holding tuna salad 52F, chicken salad 52F, cut tomato 51F, sliced cheese 54F, turkey 53F. Butter chips 71F front counter. Manager iced product. **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 eggs or potatoes. **Warning**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket chlorine over 200ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Peruvian Grill
3131 Clark Rd Unit 103, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on Aug. 31
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
22 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a box of unwashed limes in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the eggs due to temperature abuse. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw swai (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (46F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. Observed cilantro sauce with mayonnaise containing egg (45F - Cold Holding) in small refrigerator behind front counter. The operator stated the above foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw swai (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (46F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. Observed cilantro sauce with mayonnaise containing egg (45F - Cold Holding) in small refrigerator behind front counter. The operator stated the above foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the above potentially hazardous foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of air freshener stored on top of the ice machine behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the air freshener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 temporarily close Sarasota County pizza restaurant
