Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

CURRY STATION B

3550 CLARK ROAD, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
21
3 High Priority
Mar 5, 2024
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 21

03D-02-5

Detail 22695038

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 (57F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the rice had been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22695035

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22695027

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetable samosas (47F - Cold Holding); raw lamb (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the hand sink on the cook line. The operator stated the items have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the above foods to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-05-4

Detail 22695019

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the exterior ambient thermometer for the walk in cooler at 60F. Observed ambient walk in cooler temperature at 42F.

16-36-4

Detail 22695029

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no comparison chart for the chlorine solution test kit. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22695021

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 22695018

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in oil and sauces.

02C-02-5

Detail 22695028

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items prepared and held for more than 24 hours with no date marks in the walk in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 22695025

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the warewashing area. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22695026

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cups with no handles used as a scoops for multiple items throughout the kitchen.

32-12-5

Detail 22695033

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restrooms. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 22695034

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at the entrance to the warewashing area.

14-11-5

Detail 22695020

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the roll top doors for the reach in coolers missing handles. Observed torn door gaskets at the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22695031

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between the microwave and the soda machine. The operator removed the knife for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 22695023

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22695032

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 80F standing water near the grill on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22695030

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields in the warewashing area. Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 22695022

Basic - No lighting available in the walk in freezer.

25-05-4

Detail 22695037

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 22695024

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in the mop sink. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22695036

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items held overnight not covered in the walk in cooler.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

16-36-4

Detail 22481787

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22481789

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 22481786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22481790

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handles on the roll top doors on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 22481784

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the dish area and in dry storage. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22481783

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 22481788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water water in the mop sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22481785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 22339977

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator stated the above items have been held less than 3 hours. The operator moved the items to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken

16-36-4

Detail 22339976

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.

53B-05-5

Detail 22339986

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22339987

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the three compartment sink. The operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22339981

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

32-12-5

Detail 22339974

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22339980

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a prep table near clean equipment in the dish area. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22339975

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handles on the roll top doors on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22339983

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of unwashed potatoes stored on the floor in the prep area. The operator properly stored the potatoes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22339979

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22339984

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the dish area and in dry storage. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22339988

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of dust.

25-05-4

Detail 22339982

Basic - Single-service to go boxes improperly stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 22339978

Basic - Standing water water in the mop sink. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22339985

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 21

41-10-4

Detail 21977816

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles stored over unwashed potatoes in the prep area. Operator proposed stored the potatoes. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21977808

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21977806

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at the handwashing sink in the prep area. Operator provided the sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21977810

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 21977821

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-01-5

Detail 21977812

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles used as a scoop in multiple sauces in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21977815

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured near the rear exit. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tanks.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21977822

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the dish area soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21977814

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacles provided in the two ladies restrooms . Repeat Violation

16-55-4

Detail 21977813

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dish machine not dispensing soap or sanitizer. Operator was instructed to use three compartment sink until dish machine is fully functioning. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 21977818

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on prep areas on the cook line. Operator properly stored the employee cell phones. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21977819

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle for reach in cooler roll top doors on the cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21977823

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of potatoes stored on the floor in the prep area. Operator properly stored the potatoes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21977811

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall near the rear exit.

14-69-4

Detail 21977820

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in chest freezer in the prep area. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21977803

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from oven doors on the cook line. Operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 21977809

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed multiple missing light shields in the dish and prep area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21977817

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler cooler gaskets on the cook line soiled with debris. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21977805

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 21977807

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in the mop sink.

14-17-4

Detail 21977804

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

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 20

41-07-4

Detail 21571978

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of antacid stored on shelf above prep table. Operator removed and properly stored the antacid. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21571987

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21571988

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked vegetables held for more than 24 hours not date marked.

53B-05-5

Detail 21571990

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 21571989

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go containers with no handles used as scoops in sauces on cook line and sugar in prep area. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21571985

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door handles on cook line.

51-11-4

Detail 21571971

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks in dry storage area not adequately secured.

36-34-5

Detail 21571976

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21571980

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 21571975

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover on floor in dish area.

12B-07-4

Detail 21571974

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table. Operator properly stored the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21571972

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored on shelf above food prep table in cook line. Operator removed and properly stored cell phones. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21571986

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by exit door at the back of the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 21571979

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor underneath tables and equipment throughout kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21571982

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with lamb stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator properly stored the container with lamb. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21571973

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in cabinet freezer in prep area. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 21571983

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 21571977

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged and missing light shields in dish area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21571981

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with debris on cook line. Observed grease build up on hood vents on cook line.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21571984

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use to go containers stored on floor in storage area. Repeat Violation

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 16

22-02-4

Detail 20672783

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed black like substance around nozzles in self serve soda dispenser. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20672787

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled bucket. Educated operator on hand wash sink protocol.

53B-14-5

Detail 20672786

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food handler cards for employee in kitchen. Operator is aware.

41-17-4

Detail 20672794

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in spray bottle not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 20672791

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

14-01-5

Detail 20672795

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple items on cook line and walk in cooler with to go style containers used as scoops. Discussed with operator, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20672785

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 20672789

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at area in kitchen, entry to back kitchen. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20672796

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in ladies restroom. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20672793

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezer in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20672788

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 20672790

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20672792

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line soiled. Area around and under microwave on cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20672797

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20672798

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers on floor in storage area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

38-04-4

Detail 20672784

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light working in freezer. Repeat Violation

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 16

22-02-4

Detail 20312852

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and cutting boards soiled. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20312850

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple items on cook line and and walk in cooler with to go style containers used to scoop food.

36-34-5

Detail 20312847

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents on cook line soiled.

36-03-4

Detail 20312849

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at area in prep kitchen across from ice machine. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20312840

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed No cover on women's bathroom trash receptacle Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20312854

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal storage pans stacked wet.

08B-38-4

Detail 20312841

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of meat on floor in Walk in Freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20312845

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezer in prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20312842

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle.

38-01-4

Detail 20312846

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield over 3 compartment sink disrepair. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20312853

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple shelves in prep area and cook line soiled. Under microwave, back prep area. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20312844

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 20312848

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site

38-04-4

Detail 20312843

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in freezer, no light. Repeat Violation

38-10-4

Detail 20312851

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. No light working in ladies restroom. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20312855

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls on cook line.