Fruitville, Sarasota County

DJONISI'S RESTAURANT

4940 FRUITVILLE RD, Fruitville, FL 34232

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Nov 5, 2025
City
Fruitville
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24173023

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand sink used as a dump sink. Operator removed the trash. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 24173026

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their ice scoop handle in contact with ice at their soda machine. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24173022

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwaves with debris build up.

31B-04-4

Detail 24173027

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand sign at the bar sink. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24173025

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 24173024

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher at the back exit in the red.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 23936033

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the ground beef. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23936029

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hose attached to their back hand sink. Instructed operator on the proper use of their outside mop sink and they removed the hose. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23936034

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on top of their dish machine.

40-06-5

Detail 23936031

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hangers stored above their soda boxes. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23936032

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on their walk in freezer door.

31B-04-4

Detail 23936035

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at their kitchen sink.

25-06-4

Detail 23936030

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 23348222

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of vitamins and eye drops stored above the back prep table.

14-31-5

Detail 23348220

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tomatoes in direct contact with a non-food grade plastic and in the walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 23348221

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 23348219

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back hand wash sink with a hose attached and the prep hand wash sink with dirty dishes inside.

24-06-4

Detail 23348224

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their can opener in a soiled holder.

40-06-5

Detail 23348217

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pair of socks stored on top of soda boxes in the back.

08B-38-4

Detail 23348218

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23348223

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris build up on the walk in cooler shelves.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 23007236

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2lbs of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from packaging before thawing despite instructions. Operator willingly disposed of the fish.

03B-01-6

Detail 23007239

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in turned off steamer: Rice (65F - Hot Holding). Operator stated he had it out for approximately 1 hr. Operator placed rice in a reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 23007240

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents with dust build up in the establishment.

06-09-1

Detail 23007238

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2lbs of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from packaging before thawing despite instructions. Operator willingly disposed of the fish. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23007237

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor for the walk in cooler. Operator placed cases on shelves. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23007241

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Feb 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22615997

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the can opener. Operator cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22615998

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hose line on the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator removed the hose. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22615995

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked soups and meats in the walk in cooler held over 24hrs and not date marked. Operator stated they had been cooked yesterday and date marked them Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22615996

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed reduced oxygen packaged salmon thawed while still in the package. Operator opened the packages. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22615999

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle in the the soda ice bin. Operator removed the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22570237

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs stored over ready to eat desserts in a standing reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22570235

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 no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and handed them more copies. Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 22570238

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen fish not removed from its package in a kitchen reach in cooler. Operator cut open the packages. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22570234

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of lettuce and containers of yogurt on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed the food on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22570236

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ice cream scoops in standing water in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 22363525

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 beef in a reach in cooler below the grill on the cook line and inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken below the beef in both places. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22363528

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the ground of the kitchen. Operator placed bucket into another bucket. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22363529

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at the front counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator emptied the bucket. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22363520

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22363522

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dirty knives inside. Operator removed knives and cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22363527

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 22363524

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22363523

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent above the triple sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 22363521

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drinks.

33-16-4

Detail 22363526

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed a open dumpster lid for the shared community dumpster.