Going out to eat? See which Sarasota County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.
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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, Florida, for the week of July 15-21, 2024. 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.
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Which Sarasota County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their July 15-21 inspections and no violations were found.
- Another Broken Egg Cafe, 140 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key**
- Fat Rabbit Pub, 1359 Main St Ste 201, Sarasota**
- Simon's Coffee House, 5900 S Tamiami Trail Unit H, Sarasota**
- Taco Bell #24541, 5557 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota
- The Shebeen Irish Pub and Kitchen, 6641 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota**
- , 300 John Ringling Blvd, 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 July 15-21 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Cilantro Grill
419 A Saint Armanos Cir, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 17
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings under equipment on the cook line. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink/dishwasher area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dry storage racks in the kitchen. **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tracking powder on the floor and on the exterior of coffee containers in the corner of the front counter area. Owner discarded the containers. **Warning**
- High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floor and on the exterior of coffee containers in the corner of the front counter area. Owner discarded the containers. **Warning**
The Shebeen Irish Pub and Kitchen
6641 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota
Complaint Inspection on July 17
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches in bar area,6 live roaches in soda machine area behind bar, 2 live roaches in reach in cooler in kitchen, and 4 live roaches in reach in upright cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in lo boy refrigerator Cold Holding Cut Tomatoes 49F, Sausages 55F. Employee discarded. **Warning**
Which Sarasota County restaurants had high priority violations?
124 W Venice Ave, Venice
Routine Inspection on July 19
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 - 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 chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million after multiple test. Instructed operator they may use dishwasher to wash dishes and equipment but must use 3 compartment sink to sanitize items after washing. **Warning**
15 South By Napule
15 S Blvd Of The Presidents, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 17
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 - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw shrimp then clean utensils without changing glove and washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitizer, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Another Broken Egg Cafe
140 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key
Routine Inspection on July 18
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. Observed in reach in cooler on egg side Cold Holding Chorizo 50F, Crawfish 50F, Chicken 50F, Ham 52. Reach in cooler pancake side feta 49F. Pull out drawers below pancake griddle Sausage 45F, Crab Stuffing 45F. Manager iced product, hoods are not functioning, waiting on service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Belkis Cuban Deli
610 S Tamiami Trl, Venice
Routine Inspection on July 18
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
Benny Bada Bing Inc
1815 S Tamiami Trail, Venice
Routine Inspection on July 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in cooler over cut melon and cheese. Operator moved eggs for proper storage. Repeat 10-31-23. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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. See stop sale. Observed pizza not time marked. Employee stated pizza was cooked at 11 am employee time marked pizza correctly.
Blue Dolphin Cafe
470 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw french toast batter made with raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressing in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 the exterior of a pan of food without first washing their hands. The employee properly washed their hands **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (55F - Cold Holding); setting on top of other pans in the top part of the roll back reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef started the pan had been there for approximately 1 hour. Chef placed the pan in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Ciao Gelato
317 A W Venice Ave, Venice
Routine Inspection on July 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid pesticide under 3 compartment sink.
Cilantro Grill
419 A Saint Armanos Cir, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 18
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 - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Admin Complaint**
Culver's Restaurant
7250 Tamiami Tr, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves unwrap a package of raw ground beef then handle a hamburger bun top without changing gloves. A separate employee placed a new bun top on the hamburger. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw cod (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the breading station near the fryers. The operator stated the cod has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator removed half the contents and stored in the walk in cooler. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked corned beef (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the grill. The operator stated the foods have been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Five Guys
5354 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 19
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 - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the splitter. **Warning**
Ginza
5428 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 16
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw crab stored over ready to eat cream cheese in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 and 1/2 lbs of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from package before thawing in the walk in cooler. Operator set fish aside for disposal. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed to the left of the cook line and in the make table respectively: Shrimp (70F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the shrimp had been out for approximately 1 hr and placed it in the walk in cooler. Operator stated the chicken had been out for appointment 1hr and put half of the overflowing container into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaners stored next to food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Hck Hot Chicken #1
2045 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 16
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in single door reach in cooler on cook line Cold Holding Shredded Cheese 47F,Coleslaw 47F, Ambient 45F. Employee to add ice to cooler.
Juicy Crab Seafood
560 N Washington Blvd Unit E, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 19
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 - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed a cutting board and did not sanitize. There was no sanitizer bay set up in the three compartment sink. Employee set up the sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink and sanitizer the cutting board. **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 shrimp in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the chicken below the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Kasa Sushi
4195 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 18
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line make table: Butter (60F - Cold Holding); Fish (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed them in a standing reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Little Saigon Bistro LLC
2725 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of toothpaste stored above a prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a small reach in cooler: Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed them around bags of ice and turned down the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Paramo Coffee
3700 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw shrimp then clean equipment without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **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 stand up reach in cooler in the back preparation area Eggs ambient (61F - Cold Holding); Milk (54F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); Pork (54F - Cold Holding); Butter (53F - Cold Holding); Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Beef soup (51F - Cold Holding). Owner stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. 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 stand up reach in cooler in the back preparation area Eggs ambient (61F - Cold Holding); Milk (54F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); Pork (54F - Cold Holding); Butter (53F - Cold Holding); Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Beef soup (51F - Cold Holding). Owner stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
Simon's Coffee House
5900 S Tamiami Trail Unit H, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 total violations, with 6 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. Observed cooked rice and bean enchilada (50F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator stated the enchilada was prepared over 24 hours prior. The operator discarded the enchilada. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad date marked 7/9 in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the tuna salad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tuna salad date marked 7/9 in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the tuna salad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken raw shell eggs stored with whole shell eggs in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the broken eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vegetable soup (45F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (45F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. All above soups were prepared over 24 hours prior. The operator discarded the soups. Observed cooked rice and bean enchilada (50F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator stated the enchilada was prepared over 24 hours prior. The operator discarded the enchilada. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetable soup (45F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (45F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. All above soups were prepared over 24 hours prior. The operator discarded the soups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Subway 507
1725 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 17
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 - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed 0 ppm in knife sanitizer at front counter. Person in charge corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
The Grasshopper/El Chapulin
7253 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee re-washed hands with soap prior engaging in food preparation or handling clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared on site date marked 7/11 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the cheese has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator properly stored the cheese for cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
The Soda Fountain
349 W Venice Ave, Venice
Routine Inspection on July 16
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Operator adjusted hose in sanitizer bucket and retested machine at 100 parts per million for chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe hand on soiled apron then handle toast and lettuce and sliced tomatoes for a sandwich. **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 not time marked. Employee stated pizza was make 30 min prior and the. Marked time correctly. Repeat 9-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
The Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida Madera, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed sanitizer bucket chlorine at 0 ppm, manager corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed on cook line pull out drawers Cold Holding Chicken 50F, Mahi 50F, Shrimp 50F, Canadian Bacon 47F, Turkey 45F As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in pull out drawers on cook line, Cold Holding Chicken 50F, Mahi 50F, Shrimp 50F, Canadian Bacon 47F, Turkey 45F **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. Egg cartons not marked pulled out an hour earlier. Manager placed time mark on eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
The Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida Madera, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 18
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 - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in pull out drawers on cook line, Cold Holding Chicken 50F, Mahi 50F, Shrimp 50F, Canadian Bacon 47F, Turkey 45F **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed in pull out drawers in kitchen chicken 47F, Mahi 46F, shrimp 50F, Canadian bacon 45F. Manager iced product down. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
300 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 18
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. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Feta cheese (60F - Cold Holding); Tuna (57F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (59F - Cold Holding); Hummus (61F - Cold Holding); Cheese cake (58F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); Crab (58F - Cold Holding) Chef stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2.5 hours. Chef placed all the items in the walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Venezia
373 St Armands Cir, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked meatballs in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Word Of Mouth
6604 Gateway Ave, Sarasota
Routine Inspection on July 15
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler nearest the dishmachine stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler. The operator stated the cream cheese has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed half of the contents in the bottom half of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **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. Observed orange and pecan butter on the expo line held at time for public health control with no time mark. The operator placed the correct time on the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
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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