SARASOTA, Manatee County

PD'S KITCHEN & TAVERN

5897 WHITFIELD AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Mar 17, 2026
City
SARASOTA
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24448619

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard soiled. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade and rusted blade and mount.

36-17-5

Detail 24448618

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24448620

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24088867

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard soiled. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24088866

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 24088865

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen. Operator stated they're ordered. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24088868

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24088864

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23676937

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23676935

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 23676936

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on the inside of the dishwasher. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23676940

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen. Operator stated they're ordered.

36-17-5

Detail 23676938

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23676939

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23338552

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23338555

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 23338550

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on the inside of the dishwasher. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23338551

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23338553

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23338554

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white containers without labels. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 22584135

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license has expired on 12/1/2023.

22-02-4

Detail 22584137

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade. Observed the slicer guard blade with food debris collected inside. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22584136

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Han washing sink on cooks line, bar handwashing sink or the handwashing sink next to the pizza prep area.

11-26-1

Detail 22584138

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.

31B-03-4

Detail 22584132

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the pizza preparation area.

27-16-4

Detail 22584142

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar without water running from the hot water faucet.

22-20-5

Detail 22584133

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 22584143

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up on the inside of the dishwasher. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22584144

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 22584141

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back exit door. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22584145

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing, about 20, from under the deep fryers on the cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 22584140

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in women's restroom. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 22584134

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed foil covering the shelf under the meatball steam table soiled and not changed out when soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 22584139

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and heavily soiled.

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 22159956

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat bread items and next to cooked roast beef. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22159949

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22159954

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink at the bar used for a dump sink and hot water turned off. Operator understands that is used for hand washing only. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22159953

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on ice cube drop tray inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 22159948

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed heavy build up of lime inside dish machine, on walls, ceiling and sprayer arms.

36-36-4

Detail 22159951

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in office.

35B-01-4

Detail 22159952

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the threshold on the left back door next to walk in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 22159955

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed restrooms without hand washing signs. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22159950

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar under prep table not labeled.

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21639761

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Observed accumulation of food debris on slicer blade guard at time of callback inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21639759

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 21639763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of food debris on microwave door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21639760

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 21639762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain covers missing throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21639758

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men and women's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21639757

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 21605865

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects in warewashing area by dishmachine and three compartment sink, 3 small flying insects in pizza prep area not landing on food. Warning

41-24-4

Detail 21605868

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide-emitting strip stored to the left of the ice bin for customer consumption in bar area. Employee moved. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21605870

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21605869

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21605860

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of food debris on microwave door handles. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21605859

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

29-18-4

Detail 21605867

Basic - Drain covers missing throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21605866

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment underneath equipment on cookline, warewashing area, prep area, and in wait station area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21605862

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in between uses. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21605864

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men and women's restroom. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21605863

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled with a mold-like substance and 7 small dead flying insects. Employee started to clean and sanitize holster. Observed hood filters and hood system soiled with an accumulation of dust and grease on cook line. Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21605861

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen. Warning

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

41-24-4

Detail 21216986

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide-emitting strip hanging on food storage shelf above prep table in rear of kitchen across from dish machine. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21216983

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of toxic chemical stored on top of dish machine. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21216989

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21216979

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop in coleslaw in reach in cooler and in container of sugar in pizza prep area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21216988

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen.

29-18-4

Detail 21216987

Basic - Drain covers missing throughout the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 21216980

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and in between equipment throughout kitchen. Floor soiled with an accumulation of grease in between equipment and behind equipment on cook line.

10-02-4

Detail 21216982

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza oven paddles stored on top of pizza oven with a soiled surface. Employee moved, cleaned, and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21216984

Basic - Interior of microwaves on cook line have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21216981

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and hood soiled with an accumulation of grease, dust, and food debris and reach-in cooler gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21216985

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar in dry storage area and in cabinet in pizza prep area without label and squeeze bottles of sauces on cook line without label.

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 21028324

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard with food debris. Observed debris inside soda gun nozzles at bar.

03F-10-5

Detail 21028330

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for pizza by the slice. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21028333

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine bin on white chute ledge.

14-11-4

Detail 21028332

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer with broken lid. Observed broken gasket on pizza Reachin Cooler door.

10-01-5

Detail 21028335

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle in Coleslaw. Employee corrected by removing. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in kitchen by soda. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21028328

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in Reachin Cooler containing cheese in front of pizza counter.

23-03-4

Detail 21028327

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reachin cooler on line with heavy buildup of debris on gasket. Observed hoods with buildup of grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21028334

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-08-4

Detail 21028329

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak under hand washing sink next to pizza Reachin Cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 21028325

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in Reachin Cooler on cooks line towards Walkin Freezer.

36-50-4

Detail 21028331

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Walkin Cooler with dust buildup on fan covers.

36-10-4

Detail 21028326

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed grease and debris on floor behind cooking equipment.

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 20627752

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray stored next to food grade pan release spray. Operator removed sanitizer spray and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20627757

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Educated operator and provided written procedure. As a repeat violation the importance of conforming to the rules of the food code was reinforced to the person in charge to avoid repeat violations in the future. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 20627754

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the rear of the kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of conforming to the rules of the food code was reinforced to the person in charge to avoid repeat violations in the future. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20627753

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in cooler by pizza prep station.

14-69-4

Detail 20627751

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up observed in reach in chest freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20627756

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of conforming to the rules of the food code was reinforced to the person in charge to avoid repeat violations in the future. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20627755

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white powder substances in dry storage not labeled. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site