Sarasota-Manatee restaurant inspections for Feb. 28 to March 5

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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.

Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

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Sarasota-Manatee best restaurant inspections

The following restaurants passed their inspections from Feb. 28 to March 5 with zero violations:

• Cunituni Llc, 2245 Bee Ridge Road Unit A, Sarasota

• Subway 33802, 8441 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota

• Tacos Berta's, 911 28 Ave Dr E, Bradenton

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Sarasota County worst restaurant inspections

The following restaurants were issued warnings, administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections Feb. 28 to March 5:

Fire Fresh Grill

1359 Main St Flr 2, Sarasota

Routine inspection March 2.

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

14 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine reading 00ppm. Operator discontinued using the machine, called the technician and set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Left Coast Seafood Co.

385 N US 41 Bypass, Venice

Complaint inspection March 3.

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Nine total violations, with three high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); beef (49°F - Cold Holding); burger patty (48°F - Cold Holding); steak (48°F - Cold Holding); herb butter (49°F - Cold Holding); rice (49°F - Cold Holding); pasta (48°F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48°F - Cold Holding); squid (47°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50°F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**

Mr. Tequila Cantina Inc

3969 Cattleman Road, Suite 140-150, Sarasota

Routine inspection March 2.

Follow-up needed: High-priority violations found, and administrative action recommended.

Six total violations, with two high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink at bar and sanitizer bucket both at chlorine 0ppm. Manager corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walkin cooler Cold Holding Flan 45F, Beef 44F, Chicken 45F, Tomato Sauce 45F, Cut Tomatoes 46F, Noodles 46F. Manager stated food was 42F a few hours earlier. Manager called for service to bring temperatures to below 41F As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. ** Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Pub 32

8383 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Routine inspection March 3.

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

19 total violations, with 3 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 0ppm on dishwashing machine. Operator corrected by adding a new bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in refrigerator under grill, Chicken 50F, Hamburger 51F. Employee iced down the food. **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 in pan on top of grill, Mushrooms 112F, Sautéed Onions 114F. Observed Beef Srew in Steam table at 117F, the cook reheated to 186F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

The Westin Sarasota

1175 N Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota

Complaint inspection March 3.

Follow-up needed: High-priority violations found, and administrative action recommended.

Five total violations, with one high-priority violation:

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs ambient (59°F - Cold Holding); Yogart (58°F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef stated the items had been 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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

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Manatee County worst restaurant inspections

The following restaurants were issued warnings, administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections Feb. 28 to Mar.ch 5:

Beef O Bradys

8913 US 301 North, Parrish

Routine inspection March 1.

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Four total violations, with two high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48°F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (51°F - Cold Holding) in left front line reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken breast (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located to the left of the fryers. Operator stated that all the items were stored in the reach in coolers overnight. Operator discarded items. **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (48°F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (51°F - Cold Holding) in left front line reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken breast (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located to the left of the fryers. Operator stated that all the items were stored in the reach in coolers overnight. Operator discarded items. **Warning**

Happy Dragon

11161 State Road 70 E #102, Bradenton

Routine inspection Feb. 28.

Follow-up needed: High-priority violations found, and administrative action recommended.

13 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator is calling customer care center to renew over the phone. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

• -- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 200 ppm. Operator made new solution chlorine at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Hungry Howie's #171

103 US Hwy 301 Blvd W, Bradenton

Routine inspection Feb. 28.

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Seven total violations, with two high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (48°F - Cold Holding); meatballs (48°F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler drawers behind prep line and cooked pasta (48°F - Cold Holding) located in the walk in cooler. Operator stated that the chicken wings and pasta were cooked and cooled yesterday and the meatballs and chicken nuggets were also in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded items. **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (48°F - Cold Holding); meatballs (48°F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler drawers behind prep line and cooked pasta (48°F - Cold Holding) located in the walk in cooler. Operator stated that the chicken wings and pasta were cooked and cooled yesterday and the meatballs and chicken nuggets were also in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded items. **Warning**

Louis Pappas Fresh Greek

8512 Cooper Creek Blvd Unit 100, Bradenton

Routine inspection Feb. 28.

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Nine total violations, with three high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Sliced lamb 75°F Person in charge stated the lamb had been cooling for 4 hours. Manager discarded the lamb. **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 ground beef in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced lamb 75°F Person in charge stated the lamb had been cooling for 4 hours. Manager discarded the lamb. **Warning**

Lovin Oven

3506 1St Street, Bradenton

Routine inspection March 3.

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Eight total violations, with two high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked raw shell eggs and wiped his gloves on his apron and proceeded to plate up cooked food. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Cook removed gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 72°F Diced tomatoes at 74°F and cooked grits at 71°F Cook stated that it had been out of the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes. Cook return to refrigerator. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Michelangelo

11517 Palmbrush Trl, Lakewood Ranch

Routine inspection March 1.

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

14 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed garlic knots on front counter displayed without protection. Operator moved to display case. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk in wait station at 46°F in reach-in cooler at 11:59 AM. Operator stated that the milk had been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Operator set aside to discard. Observed feta cheese in salad station reach-in cooler to the right of the ice machine at 47°F at 1:11 PM. Operator stated the cheese had been in the cooler overnight. Operator set aside cheese to discard. Observed gorgonzola cheese in salad station reach-in cooler to the right of the ice machine at 46°F at 1:11 PM. Operator stated the cheese had been in the cooler overnight. Operator set aside cheese to discard. **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk in wait station at 46°F in reach-in cooler at 11:59 AM. Operator stated that the milk had been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Operator set aside to discard. Observed feta cheese in salad station reach-in cooler to the right of the ice machine at 47°F at 1:11 PM. Operator stated the cheese had been in the cooler overnight. Operator set aside cheese to discard. Observed gorgonzola cheese in salad station reach-in cooler to the right of the ice machine at 46°F at 1:11 PM. Operator stated the cheese had been in the cooler overnight. Operator set aside cheese to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Truman's Tap And Grill

11161 Sr70 E, Lakewood Ranch

Routine inspection Feb. 28.

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Four total violations, with two high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 24 2 ounce portion cups of homemade tomato aioli sauce at 45°F at 3:00 PM. Operator stated that the cups had been reach-in cooler since 10:45 AM. Operator discarded sauce. Observed 18 2 ounce portion cups of homemade tartar sauce at 50°F at 3:00 PM. Operator stated that the cups had been reach-in cooler since 10:45 AM. Operator discarded sauce. Observed 15 2 ounce portion cups of sour cream at 48°F at 3:00 PM. Operator stated that the cups had been reach-in cooler overnight. Operator discarded sour cream. **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 24 2 ounce portion cups of homemade tomato aioli sauce at 45°F at 3:00 PM. Operator stated that the cups had been reach-in cooler since 10:45 AM. Operator discarded sauce. Observed 18 2 ounce portion cups of homemade tartar sauce at 50°F at 3:00 PM. Operator stated that the cups had been reach-in cooler since 10:45 AM. Operator discarded sauce. Observed 15 2 ounce portion cups of sour cream at 48°F at 3:00 PM. Operator stated that the cups had been reach-in cooler overnight. Operator discarded sour cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill

5313 19 St E, Ellenton

Routine inspection March 2.

Follow-up needed: High-priority violations found, and administrative action recommended.

25 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations:

• -- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented at seam tomato can. Operator removed from dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects at inside bar flying around liquor bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

• -- 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 walk-in cooler. Educated operator. **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at wait station Cold holding - pico de gallo 60°F, slaw 59°F. Operator stated food held out since 10 am. Operator discarded food. **Warning**

• -- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at wait station Cold holding - pico de gallo 60°F, slaw 59°F. Operator stated food held out since 10 am. Operator discarded food. Observed at Fry station - cooked shrimp 60°F, tomatoes cut 59°F, cooked chicken 45°F, pick 54°F. Operator stated food at fry station there for 3.5 hours. Operator moved food to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Observed at fish station Cold holding - pico 53°F, shredded cheese 54°F. Operator stated food at fish station held for 3.5 hours. Operator moved food to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. 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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line Hot holding - cooked chicken 127°F. Operator stated the cooked chicken was put on the stove for Hot holding handout 1.5 hours prior. Operator discarded food. 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**

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Restaurant inspections: best, worst Sarasota Manatee Feb. 28 to March 5