SARASOTA, Manatee County

APPLE SPICE SRQ

1447 TALLEVAST RD, SARASOTA, FL 34243

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jan 8, 2026
City
SARASOTA
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 24287247

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall to the right of the hand washing sink as you enter the kitchen.

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 23956225

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a product removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-05-4

Detail 23487504

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in front of metro rack next to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-09-4

Detail 23070565

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee changing tasks and then handling ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23070563

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of butters stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23070564

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in front of metro rack next to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 22756655

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over the walk in cooler and the back door. Repeat Violation

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22437646

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken at 77 degrees at salad station. Operator stated they just prepped the food. Operator moved the product to the freezer to cool to 42 degrees. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22437649

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over walk in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 22437648

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv containers stored on the floor. Operator moved to appropriate shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22437647

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21958102

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad at 67F in reach in cooler. Operator removed chicken salad to freezer and corrected to 43F. Corrected On-Site

33-12-4

Detail 21958100

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted out bottom on dumpster shared with plaza.

08B-38-4

Detail 21958101

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ground beef stored on floor. Manager relocated and corrected by moving to shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21958103

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket stored on floor. Employee corrected by elevating it off the floor with another bucket. Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-10-4

Detail 21340324

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line into handwash sink to the left of the kitchen entrance.

22-20-5

Detail 21340322

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

13-07-4

Detail 21340325

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelet on wrist while preparing food. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 21340323

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed peeling paint on wall next to mop sink.

12B-13-4

Detail 21340327

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler with salad dressings. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21340326

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Jun 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 21117030

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to food storage bags under prep table on shelf. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21117029

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary and chlorine solution. Operator stated they will order test kits. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21117031

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21043856

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can of baked beans dented.Manager discarded.

22-43-4

Detail 21043859

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket and triple sink at 100 ppm. Operator to call for service.

16-37-1

Detail 21043855

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary or chlorine test strips.

12B-02-4

Detail 21043851

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee drink on top shelf of Reachin Cooler with customer food.

13-07-4

Detail 21043854

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21043858

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases corn chips on floor by dry storage area, mayonnaise tubs in preparation area,chicken and muffins on floor in Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21043853

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed peeling paint on wall next to mop sink.

25-05-4

Detail 21043857

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers, plates on floor in dry storage area.

36-02-5

Detail 21043852

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation