A Sarasota County restaurant was temporarily closed after inspectors found live roaches and other health violations, then later faced an administrative complaint after a state-posted closure sign was removed.
Meanwhile, multiple Sarasota-Manatee establishments received no violations during recent health inspections.
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.
Which Sarasota-Manatee restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants, food trucks and caterers met all standards during their Aug. 3-9 inspections and no violations were found:
- Apple Spice, 1447 Tallevast Road, Sarasota
- Barnes & Noble Cafe, 200 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
- Cannakkale 17 Mediterranean Cuisine, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, 17019 Tamiami Trail, North Port
- Gator Macs Otw, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Gulf Coast Grazing, Catering
- Just Salad, 5231 University Parkway Unit 113, Bradenton
- Lakewood Ranch Deli, 8225 Natures Way #111, Lakewood Ranch
- McDonald's, 4269 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
- Meli and Lemons, Catering
- Rosi's Dulces Cubanos, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Sarasota Ford, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Sarasota Sports Club, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Which Sarasota County restaurants had high-priority violations?
The following restaurants were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or temporarily closed due to failed inspections Aug. 3-9:
Blue Tequila
14525 Tamiami Trail, North Port
Aug. 7
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
- 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 handle soiled sheet pans then handle clean metal food containers without washing hands. The metal containers were rewashed. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef stored over containers of aguas frescas in the walk-in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (45F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (45F - cold holding); cooked beans (44F - cold holding) in the walk-in cooler. Observed ambient temperature of the cooler at 40F. The operator to monitor the temperatures and take corrective action if necessary. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - cold holding) at the tableside guacamole station. The operator stated the cut tomatoes had been held for approximately one hour. The operator added ice to cool the tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Hanami
1525 Fourth St. Unit C, Sarasota
Aug. 3
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
10 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked lobster and crab stored in pans lined with non-food grade paper towel in the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table — no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken in the top section roll top reach-in cooler on the cook line stored over ready-to-eat dressing in the bottom section. Employee removed the dressing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready-to-eat condiments in squeeze bottles in the stand-up reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the salmon. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat noodles in the roll top reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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 beef in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored on ice in the sushi line area: tuna (54F - cold holding); salmon (52F - cold holding); fish roe (53F - cold holding); escola (53F - cold holding). Operator stated the items were stored on ice for approximately one hour. Operator placed the items in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of drain cleaner stored next to clean pans on a shelf under the grill on the cook line. Employee removed the drain cleaner. Container of bleach stored next to a container of sesame seed on the sushi line. Employee removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Hanami
1525 Fourth St. Unit C, Sarasota
Aug. 7
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Italiano's
4191 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Aug. 3
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
10 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000ppm 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. Repeat from last inspection 6-25-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six live roaches on top of make table cooler, and lids to food in top of cooler. Observed three live roaches on floor by three door refrigerator on cooks line and two live roaches by stove at cooks line. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meat lasagna at 55F. Employee moved food to reach-incooler. **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. See stop sale. Observed pizza in display case not properly time marked. Cook stated been cooked 2.5 hours prior. **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach on make table at cooks line over top of cooked pasta. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Italiano's
4191 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Aug. 7
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Establishment removed/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed division closure sign had been removed from front door at time of emergency order of suspension call back inspection. **Admin Complaint**
Italiano's
4191 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Aug. 7
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
The Oasis Cafe and Bakery
3542 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota
Aug. 3
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer — not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw salmon stored over ready-to-eat frozen cherries in the stand-up reach-in freezer in the kitchen. Owner removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands. Server removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Toasted Mango Cafe
1371 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota
Aug. 7
Call back — administrative complaint recommended.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - From initial inspection: High Priority - Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stopped using the dish machine, called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitize dishes and equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stopped using the dish machine, called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitize dishes and equipment. **Admin Complaint**
Which Manatee County restaurants had high-priority violations?
The following restaurants were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or temporarily closed due to failed inspections Aug. 3-9:
China King
6816 14th St. W., Bradenton
Aug. 6
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw beef over soy sauce and wonton wraps. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw products. 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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line chicken (86F - cold holding); raw shell eggs (84F - cold holding). Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately two hours and placed in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
The Cut Golf & Grill
2808 10th St. W., Palmetto
Aug. 7
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored above single-service food handler gloves in back storage room near mop sink. **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near dish machine in kitchen without vacuum breaker. **Warning**
First Watch
8990 U.S. 301 N. Unit 123, Parrish
Aug. 6
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine with chlorine reading of 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink with quaternary reading of 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to watermelon on prep shelf in prep area. Manager removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Hickory Hollow
4705 U.S. 301 N., Ellenton
Aug. 7
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
8 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in reach-in cooler next to cook line above 41F: ribs (59F - cold holding); potato salad (52F - cold holding); beef (49F - cold holding); turkey (54F - cold holding); coleslaw (55F - cold holding); pulled pork (52F - cold holding); crab cake (64F - cold holding); caramelized onions (60F - cold holding); chicken wings (62F - cold holding); chicken (59F - cold holding); ground beef (60F - cold holding). Items were placed in reach-in cooler two hours prior to inspection per operator. Operator placed all items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored next to sauces and seasoning on bottom shelf of prep table near dry storage shelf in back of kitchen. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Hong BBQ & Hot Pot
445 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Aug. 5
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - From initial inspection: High Priority - Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher (chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge set up three compartment sink and called to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: Observed dish machine 000ppm. Person in charge set up three compartment sink. Quaternary 300ppm. **Admin Complaint**
K Wing
419 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
Aug. 6
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
11 total violations, with 4 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: rice (54F - cooling). Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge stated it was placed in walk-in cooler on 8/6/26. Person in charge discarded cooked rice. **Warning**
- 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 raw chicken over raw beef. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler: rice (54F - cooling). Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge stated it was placed in reach-in cooler on 8/5/26. Person in charge discarded cooked rice. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line: chicken (68F - cold holding); butter (69F - cold holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately one hour and placed back in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Outback Steakhouse
4510 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton
Aug. 5
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:
- 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 raw ground beef over pork steaks. 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on cooks line melted butter time stamped use by 8/4/26 10:45 p.m. Person in charge discarded. Observed on cooks line bacon butter and fresh garlic butter not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line reach-in cooler by grill: cheddar cheese (51F - cold holding); roast beef (53F - cold holding); alfredo sauce (52F - cold holding). Person in charge stated they had been in reach-in cooler longer than four hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line reach-in cooler by grill: cheddar cheese (51F - cold holding); roast beef (53F - cold holding); alfredo sauce (52F - cold holding). Person in charge stated they had been in reach-in cooler longer than four hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the four-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed on cooks line melted butter time stamped use by 8/4/26 10:45 p.m. Person in charge discarded. **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 on cooks line bacon butter and fresh garlic butter not time stamped. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
Tacos El Jefe
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Aug. 7
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in food truck. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upper reach-in cooler: cheese (56F - cold holding); cut tomatoes (54F - cold holding); cut lettuce (58F - cold holding); sour cream (57F - cold holding). Educated person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge removed all food above the fill line and placed in reach-in cooler. Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately two hours. **Corrected On-Site** **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 food well: beef (109F - hot holding); pork (112F - hot holding); chicken (106F - hot holding); seafood (116F - hot holding). Educated person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge placed on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Yummy Tokyo
9552 Buffalo Road, Palmetto
Aug. 5
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw fish stored inside of counter cooler in direct contact with non-food grade paper towel. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Non-food grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen fish stored in direct contact with a non-food grade to-go bag inside of lobby reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items inside of reach-in cooler across from cook line measuring: shrimp (53F - cold holding) and beef (47F - cold holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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.
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