A popular downtown Sarasota restaurant open for more than 15 years was temporarily closed after health inspectors reported finding rodent droppings.
Several other area establishments received zero violations in the same week’s inspections.
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Which Sarasota-Manatee restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants and food trucks met all standards during their Sept. 14-20 inspections and no violations were found:
- Casa de Uruguay Bistro, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Chick-fil-A, 7283 FL-64, Bradenton
- Flavakingdom, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Fresh Monkee Sarasota Pavilion, 6597 S. Tamiami Trail Unit 19, Sarasota
- Main Street Creamery, 1359 Main St., Sarasota
- Pie Craft Coffee Co, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Pinecraft Ice Cream Shoppe, 3350 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota
- Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
- Salty Neighbor Bar & Grill, 4187 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
- San Marco of Venice, 305 W. Venice Ave. Unit B, Venice
- Sorella, 1532 Main St., Sarasota
- Spice & Dough, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Which Sarasota County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?
These restaurants failed their Sept. 14-20 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-up inspections are required.
Michelle's Brown Bag Cafe
630 S. Orange Ave., Sarasota
Sept. 17
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings behind the air handler unit in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings next to the hot water heater in the dry storage area. **Warning**
Michelle's Brown Bag Cafe
630 S. Orange Ave., Sarasota
Sept. 18
Emergency order callback complied. Met inspection standards.
Which Sarasota County restaurants had high-priority violations?
The following restaurants and food trucks were issued warnings or recommended for administrative complaints Sept. 14-20:
The Bakero
1900 Main St. #104, Sarasota
Sept. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in the walk-in cooler. Owner removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single-service cups in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Ciao Bella
14 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota
Sept. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
4 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. 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**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to cases of bottled water in the dry storage area. Chef removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Dog Bar Sarasota
1314 10th St., Sarasota
Sept. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Six cans of pizza sauce stored in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Owner placed the items aside for a refund. **Warning**
- 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 000ppm chlorine. Establishment stopped using the dish machine, called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitize dishes and equipment. **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the walk-in cooler: mozzarella cheese (54F - cold holding); cheddar cheese (53F - cold holding); sour cream (56F - cold holding); American cheese (54F - cold holding); ricotta cheese (55F - cold holding). Chef stated the items were stored in the walk-in cooler overnight. All other items were nonperishable. Owner discarded the items. **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 walk-in cooler: mozzarella cheese (54F - cold holding); cheddar cheese (53F - cold holding); sour cream (56F - cold holding); American cheese (54F - cold holding); ricotta cheese (55F - cold holding). Chef stated the items were stored in the walk-in cooler overnight. All other items were nonperishable. Owner discarded the items. Spring mix (58F - cold holding); sour cream cups (52F - cold holding); salsa cups (52F - cold holding); cut lettuce (59F - cold holding); sausage (55F - cold holding) stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach-in cooler for approximately two hours. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
First Watch
17789 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (51F - cold holding); sliced cheese (54F - cold holding); cooked sausage (51F - cold holding); cooked ham (50F - cold holding); cooked turkey (48F - cold holding) in the top portion of the reach-in cooler nearest the office. Observed cooked chicken (55F - cold holding) in the top portion of the small reach-in cooler on the cook line. Observed cooked ham (45F - cold holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler across from the grill on the cook line. The operator placed the above potentially hazardous foods in an ice bath and stored in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
First Watch
17789 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port
Sept. 15
Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.
2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-15: Observed cooked ham (43F - cold holding); sliced cheese (52F - cold holding); cooked sausage (48F - cold holding) in the top portion of the reach-in cooler nearest the office. The operator placed all potentially hazardous foods from the top rail of the reach-in cooler in an ice bath. Observed cooked chicken (42F - cold holding) in the top portion of the small reach-in cooler on the cook line. Observed cooked ham (43F - cold holding) in the top portion of the reach-in cooler across from the grill on the cook line. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Frayesne Castillo
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed disinfectant in spray bottle on truck. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Frayesne Castillo
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Sept. 15
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Garden of Joy
1938 Adams Lane #105, Sarasota
Sept. 18
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer — not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from the commercial packaging stored over raw pork in the stand-up reach-in freezer in the kitchen. Owner removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Guerreros Bakery and Mexican Restaurant
3557 Webber St., Sarasota
Sept. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
23 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 chlorine at 0ppm. Operator replaced empty bucket and retested at 0ppm. **Warning**
- High Priority - Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bacon stored in reach-in cooler over dough and onions.
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation. Observed chorizo with potato date marked 9/6/26, and taco chorizo date marked 9/1 in walk-in cooler.
- High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chorizo with potato date marked 9/6/26, and taco chorizo date marked 9/1 in walk-in cooler.
Gyros & Seafood Express
918 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked potatoes on a bakers rack in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken then clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee washed their hands, put on new gloves and sanitized the equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Ware washing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer reading +200ppm in the three compartment sink. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
IKOI Sushi & Hibachi
1471 S. Sumter Blvd., North Port
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
15 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 the dish machine chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm after running four cycles. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper ware washing/sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Non-food-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food-grade black plastic bags used to store and in direct contact with salt, sugar, and tempura flour.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over lemons in the top portion of the reach-in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee rinse gloves with water then handle clean equipment without changing gloves. The employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (47F - cold holding); raw chicken (46F - 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 portion of the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Joy's Kouzine
539 U.S. 41 Bypass N. Suite A, Venice
Sept. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- 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 butter cups at front counter not time marked. Employee stated butter cups were removed from reach-in cooler 1.5 hours prior. Operator returned butter to reach-in cooler and marked time. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
JPAN Sushi & Grill
3800 S. Tamiami Trail #3, Sarasota
Sept. 16
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the four-hour/six-hour period. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice on sushi line from night before. Employee discarded. Replaced with new sushi rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
- 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 tempura shrimp in expo window without time mark. Shrimp cooked half hour earlier. Manager marked container with time.
Le Mans Kitchen
707 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
Sept. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature in the cook line area. Chef stated the eggs had been stored at room temperature for approximately one hour. Chef placed the eggs in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Mi Pueblo
4436 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Sept. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak over tortillas and buns in pull-out drawer on cook line. Manager/operator relocated food to prevent cross-contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler two-20 lb. tubs of cooked chicken date marked 9/10. **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler, two-20 lb. tubs of cooked chicken date marked 9/10. **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cold holding: cooked taco beef 45F, shredded cheese 46F, cooked chicken 47F. Manager called for service. Observed chorizo in reach-in cooler at 49F. Manager relocated to reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed DAP sealant in caulking gun on food stored in dry storage. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose on splitter without vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning**
Mi Pueblo
4436 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Sept. 18
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Ocean Prime
501 Quay Commons, Sarasota
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
2 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired. Dish machine high heat sanitizer reading 152F at plate level. Chef stopped using the machine, called the technician and set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese (53F - cold holding); provolone cheese (54F - cold holding) stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach-in cooler for approximately 45 minutes. Employee placed the items in the bottom section of the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe
1371 Boulevard of the Arts Unit 4, Sarasota
Sept. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean pizza pans and pizza boxes in the pizza make area. Owner removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Panera Bread
6589 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Sept. 15
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of Mandarin oranges with deep dent to rim. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Rosemary & Thyme
511 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota
Sept. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 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. 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**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs stored over cooked pork in the stand-up reach-in cooler in the back preparation area. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Siesta Beach Eats
948 Beach Road, Sarasota
Sept. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
4 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 cook handle raw hamburgers and change gloves without handwashing. Employees added washed hands then changed gloves. **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 bacon stored over hamburger and chicken in pull-out drawers on cook line. Manager/operator relocated food to prevent cross-contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **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 cold holding: shredded cheese 55F, egg 51F, salsa 49F, cut tomato 54F, fish 46F. Operator discarded cheese and iced other product added this morning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Siesta Beach Eats
948 Beach Road, Sarasota
Sept. 16
Call back — complied. Zero violations.
Taco Jalisco
6895 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Sept. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef at one hour per operator (119F - hot holding); cooked chicken (120F - hot holding); cooked tripe at one hour per operator (119F - hot holding) in steam table at end of cook line. Water in holding unit was 123F. Operator moved all items to flat top to rapidly reheat above 165F in less than two hours. Observed cooked beef (181F - hot holding); cooked chicken (180F - hot holding); cooked tripe (182F - hot holding). **Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Taco Jalisco
6895 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Sept. 18
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
The Tavern & Whiskey Bar
3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key
Sept. 15
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw beef stroud over containers of diced veggies. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a sliding door cooler cut cantaloupe (50F - cold holding); coleslaw (50F - cold holding); blue cheese olives (72F - cold holding); butter chips (50F - cold holding). Operator stated the products had been out for approximately three hours. Operator placed the products in working coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of sanitizer wipes improperly stored above food in their server cooler. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
The Tavern & Whiskey Bar
3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key
Sept. 15
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Venice Vibes
1965 S. Tamiami Trail Suite A, Venice
Sept. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- 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. **Warning**
Which Manatee County restaurants had high-priority violations?
The following restaurants were issued warnings or recommended for administrative complaints Sept. 14-20:
Atria Cafe
4120 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee changing tasks and not changing gloves while handling ready-to-eat food. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Blue Dolphin Cafe
5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
Sept. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Non-food-grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line dry food containers. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their small walk-in cooler: coleslaw (50F - cold holding); chicken salad (50F - cold holding); shredded cheese (52F - cold holding); turkey (50F - cold holding); ham (50F - cold holding); sausage (50F - cold holding); shrimp (51F - cold holding). Operator stated the product had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their small walk-in cooler: coleslaw (50F - cold holding); chicken salad (50F - cold holding); shredded cheese (52F - cold holding); turkey (50F - cold holding); ham (50F - cold holding); sausage (50F - cold holding); shrimp (51F - cold holding). Operator stated the product had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **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 on their steam tables: hollandaise (115F - hot holding); sausage gravy (110F - hot holding); grits (110F - hot holding); soup (110F - hot holding). Operator stated they had been reheated approximately two hours ago. Operator set them back on the flattop to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Blue Dolphin Cafe
5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
Sept. 17
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Bridge Street Bistro
111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
15 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine improperly stored in the kitchen and their dry storage area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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 their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator setup their triple sink to 200ppm quaternary until it's fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell eggs stored above a container of milk on the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed form its packaged before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
Guppy's
5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive Suite 5, Longboat Key
Sept. 14
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: cheese sauce (60F - hot holding); cooked onions (120F - hot holding). Operator stated they had been reheated approximately two hours ago. Operator set them back on the flattop to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Harry's Grill
9903 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria
Sept. 16
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed onsite reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed in their package. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed onsite reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed in their package. Operator disposed of the product willingly. **Warning**
Sonny's BBQ
631 67th St. Circle E., Bradenton
Sept. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation:
- 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 will use three compartment sink to wash dishes. Person in charge called for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Sonny's BBQ
631 67th St. Circle E., Bradenton
Sept. 18
Call back — complied. Met inspection standards.
Wicked Taco Cantina
101 Seventh St. N., Bradenton Beach
Sept. 17
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
8 total violations, with 3 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 their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called their providers and set up their triple sink to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over drinks. Observed cases of raw meat stored over kegs on the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the meat. **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 their warmer: rice (120F - hot holding). Operator stated it had been cooked then placed there approximately three hours ago. Operator set it back on the stovetop to get it back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **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.
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This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Rodent droppings temporarily close popular downtown Sarasota restaurant
