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Sarasota-Manatee best restaurant inspections
The following restaurants, presented in alphabetical order,passed their inspections Aug. 21-27 with zero violations:
- BurgerFi, 11563 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, 11715 S.R.70 E., Lakewood Ranch
- The Crazy Pork, 5479 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton
- Culver's, 90 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch, 6015 Exchange Way, Bradenton
- Jimmy John's, 6000 Airport Circle, Sarasota
- Linksters Tap Room, 2127 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
- Panera Bread, 2821 University Parkway, Sarasota
- Papa Stack Food Shack, 1070 Laurel Road E., Nokomis
- Tatum Ridge Golf Links, 421 Tatum Road N., Sarasota
Sarasota County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order,were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspectionsAug. 21-27:
Blue Pineapple
3973 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Five total violations, with one high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk open for 2 days not date marked. Operator corrected by dating. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Domino's Pizza
8539 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Aug. 26
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with one high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 100ppm. Manager to call for service.
Drunken Poet Cafe
1572 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Ten total violations, with five 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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager call the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **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 middle reach in cooler on the cook line Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); Crab (50F - Cold Holding); Eel (51F - Cold Holding); Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Duck (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Tofu (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded all items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the middle reach in cooler on the cook line Shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); Crab (50F - Cold Holding); Eel (51F - Cold Holding); Fish (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); Duck (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Tofu (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded all items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Drunken Poet Cafe
1572 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 23
Call back– complied. Met inspection standards.
Evie'sTavern & Grill on Main Street
1560 Main St., Sarasota
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with four high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 47F stored in 5 gallon buckets in the walk-in cooler date marked 8/22. Manager discarded the wings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee touched face and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat chili in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the chicken below the chili. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings 47F stored in 5 gallon buckets in the walk-in cooler date marked 8/22. Manager discarded the wings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Mattison's City Grille
1 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Thirteen total violations, with three high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the eggs were stored at room temperature for 2 hours. Manager placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top part or the roll top reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Seafood gumbo (57F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for 2.5 hours. Manager place bags of ice on all items except the gumbo, gumbo was placed in the reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to cut lemons in the wait station area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Mattison's City Grille
1 N. Lemon Ave., Sarasota
Aug. 23
Call back– complied. Met inspection standards.
Mi Pueblo
4436 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eleven total violations, with two 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 Dishwashing Machine chlorine at approximately 25ppm. Manager called for service. **Warning**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for chicken in Reachin Freezer. **Warning**
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with four high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stared the eggs had been stored at room temperature for 2 hours. Manager placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clam chowder (129F - Reheating); Marinara (118F - Reheating) reheating in hot wells in the preparation area. Manager stated the items had been reheating more than 2 hours. Manager discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 58F cut lettuce 62F stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items been stored in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Clam chowder (129F - Reheating); Marinara (118F - Reheating) reheating in hot wells in the preparation area. Manager stated the items had been reheating more than 2 hours. Manager discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota
Aug. 23
Call back– complied. Met inspection standards.
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe
1837 Hillview St., Sarasota
Aug. 25
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with two high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream Cheese Vegetable dip 47F , Marinara 47F, Chicken Cooked 50F held in Reachin Cooler . **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb at splitter. Emailed operator information.
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe
1837 Hillview St., Sarasota
Aug. 26
Call back– administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.
Three total violations, with one high-priority violation:
- High Priority - - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed Cream Cheese Dip 42F, Sour Cream 41F, Chicken Wings 42F. Observed in Grista box 3rd Reachin Cooler on right side Meatballs 48F, Ham 47F. Operator to move product to another box. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Pink Tequila
1163 N. Toledo Blvd., North Port
Aug. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Five total violations, with one high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed six dented cans on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed cans and will return to supplier. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
SoFresh
1455 Second St., Sarasota
Aug. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Thirteen total violations, with five high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw salmon then changed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Warning**
- High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary reading 00ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pesto with fresh garlic and oil (57F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the make line. Manager stated the pesto was at room temperature for 1 hour. Manager placed the pesto in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored stored over food in the preparation area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Venice Island Coffee
200 Miami Ave. W., Venice
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eleven total violations, with one high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle over food at rack next to reach-in freezer. Observed employee move chemicals to floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Waffle House
5737 Clark Road, Sarasota
Aug. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Seven total violations, with one high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed bucket towards office at 0 ppm. Employee corrected by changing out and measured 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Manatee County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order,were issued warnings, recommended foradministrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections Aug. 21-27:
Blue Dolphin Cafe
5370 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Nine total violations, with four high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can on seam of orange marmalade. Operator discarded item. 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 - 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 dish machine chlorine concentration 00ppm. Operator called service. Service came and fixed dish machine. New reading 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs, and touched spinach without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg salad (49F - Cold Holding) was in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Per operator egg salad was prepared this morning. Operator placed egg salad in freezer to cool. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
China Taste
8421 Tuttle Ave., Sarasota
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Ten total violations, with three high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed green beans in reach-in cooler with non-food grade paper lining the container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready-to-eat cabbage and raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler on cook line and raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 200ppm. Operator made new solution that read at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Cracker Barrel
636 67th St. Circle E., Bradenton
Aug. 25
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with two high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed dishwasher changed gloves after handling soiled dishes and put on clean gloves no hand washing. Educated Person in charge on hand washing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched mask and face and put on gloves no hand washing. Educated Person in charge on hand washing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Cracker Barrel
636 67th St. Circle E., Bradenton
Aug. 26
Call back– complied. Met inspection standards.
The Saucy Crawfish
3142 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with one 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 dish machine test at 000 ppm. Person in charge stated it was out of sanitizer and charged sanitizer container. Person in charge retested at 100ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
The Saucy Crawfish
3142 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Aug. 23
Call back– complied. Met inspection standards.
Solorzanos Pizzeria Longboat Key
5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive Unit4, Longboat Key
Aug. 25
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Six total violations, with one high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of sliced black olives dented on the seam. Operator separate 2 dented cans to return. **Corrective Action Taken**
Sonic Drive-In
3704 84th Ave. Circle E., Sarasota
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Five total violations, with one high-priority violation:
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line at 9:35 AM. Operator stated the items had been in the for 30 minutes and that the cooler is having electrical issues and packed items on ice until repair company can service the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Sonic Drive-In
3704 84th Ave. Circle E., Sarasota
Aug. 25
Call back– complied. Met inspection standards.
Stone Bowl
5516 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Aug. 24
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Ten total violations, with three high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of cut pineapple dented on seam. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice buildup all over the pork belly vacuum sealed packaged and not commercially packaged seasoned pork. Ice buildup was all over product, connected to the shelf and ceiling. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in reach in cooler in the kitchen area bean sprouts (45F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding); egg wash (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that items were stored in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. operator placed items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Stone Bowl
5516 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
Aug. 26
Call back– complied. Zero violations.
Sushi & Pho
3118 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Aug. 23
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed.
Six total violations, with two high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live co*ckroaches on food label paper below food preparation table behind entree make station in main kitchen area. **Warning**
- High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed tracking powder used on floor in main kitchen area, Sushi area, Dining area and back hallway leading to restrooms. **Warning**
Sushi & Pho
3118 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton
Aug. 24
Emergency order callback – complied. Met inspection standards.
Taco Bell
5298 33rd St. E., Bradenton
Aug. 22
Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.
Two high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed soiled gloves wiped hands with paper towel and put on clean gloves no Handwashing. Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Tahini Beach Cafe
103 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach
Aug. 26
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Seven total violations, with twohigh-priority violations:
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored over lentil soup. In reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator placed lamb underneath the soup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in reach in cooler at the cook line cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator the items were stored in the reach in cooler on cook line for an hour. Operator placed items in other reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1007 First St., Bradenton
Aug. 23
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Five total violations, with two high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Grilled Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Vegetarian plant base meat (54F - Cold Holding); Black Beans (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (58F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Pepper Jack Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar (55F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for cold food storage. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Grilled Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Vegetarian plant base meat (54F - Cold Holding); Black Beans (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (58F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Pepper Jack Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheddar (55F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on proper protocol for cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1007 First St., Bradenton
Aug. 24
Call back– complied. Zero violations.
Whitney's
6990 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
Aug. 25
Follow-up needed: Warning issued.
Nine total violations, with three high-priority violations:
- High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw steak and then cheese. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Warning**
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ranch prepared on site containing buttermilk with date mark 8/8. Operator discarded item. **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ranch prepared on site containing buttermilk with date mark 8/8. Operator discarded item. **Warning**
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