Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

K-NAM

3440 CLARK ROAD, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Feb 26, 2025
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23588559

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over containers of sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23588554

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The raw foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23588561

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The raw foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

16-15-4

Detail 23588557

Basic - Accumulation of debris on the dishmachine drainboards. The operator cleaned the drainboards. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23588560

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of the warewashing machine. The operator cleaned the top of the warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23588556

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for chili powder in the kitchen. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23588555

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 23588553

Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23588558

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

42-01-4

Detail 23588552

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 23168085

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 chicken (51F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken was cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site

01B-36-5

Detail 23168094

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken was cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site

01B-28-5

Detail 23168087

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed coleslaw prepared in house date marked 9/14. The operator discarded the coleslaw. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23168084

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with beef in thee reach in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 23168089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg wash stored over shredded cheese in the single door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw egg wash. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23168091

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed coleslaw prepared in house date marked 9/14. The operator discarded the coleslaw. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23168095

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed canisters of sterno stored near clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the canisters of sterno. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23168093

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

16-21-4

Detail 23168083

Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23168088

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as a scoop for panko and flour in the kitchen. The operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23168086

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 23168082

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area on the cook line. The employee items were properly stored. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23168096

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 scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly store the scoop. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23168092

Basic - Rear exit door in the kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 23168090

Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22632042

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding) on the expo line. The operator stated the lettuce had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator added the lettuce as a part of time for public health control. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22632033

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-08-5

Detail 22632040

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken not marked with the date when removed from the freezer.

16-21-4

Detail 22632041

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22632038

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-73-4

Detail 22632037

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22632034

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets containing food stored on the floor of the kitchen. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 22632035

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed an ice scoop stored unprotected on top of the ice machine.

24-18-4

Detail 22632039

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the cook line.

21-12-4

Detail 22632036

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the sushi station. The operator properly stored the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22375774

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler.

16-21-4

Detail 22375770

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22375772

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22375773

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of rice cakes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22375775

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22375771

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22088692

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 chlorine solution at the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator discontinued use of the dishmachine. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22088688

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw marinated beef held for over 24 hours not date marked in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the proper date mark on the marinated beef. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22088695

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the warewashing machine soiled with debris.

36-73-4

Detail 22088693

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22088689

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22088691

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler closet to the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22088694

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-11-4

Detail 22088690

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from a pipe at the warewashing machine.

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21993215

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above ready to eat sauces in the refrigerator in the bar area. Operator properly stored the raw salmon. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21993211

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

36-17-5

Detail 21993209

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tiles in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21993214

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauces stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.

21-44-1

Detail 21993210

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket near the reach in cooler on the cook line stored on the floor. Operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21993213

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler on the cook line.

21-12-4

Detail 21993212

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on a food prep area. Operator stored the wiping cloth in a sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 21051359

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna over produce in reach-in cooler front counter. The chef moved produce to another reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21051357

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep table. Operator removed cell phone from above prep table. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21051355

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-17-5

Detail 21051358

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

21-38-4

Detail 21051356

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in sushi areas. The operator moved sanitizer bucket bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 20629078

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tabs on counter with food storage. Operator moved to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20629069

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty bottle in hand wash sink at ice bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-59-1

Detail 20629070

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm sanitizer. Operator called for service and moved to 3 compartment sink to sanitize.

22-20-5

Detail 20629077

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

12B-02-4

Detail 20629075

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at sushi bar. Operator educated on appropriate area to drink.

40-06-5

Detail 20629079

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

35B-01-4

Detail 20629072

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.

36-17-5

Detail 20629076

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles broken and missing at back door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20629074

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce, ginger on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20629080

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in multiple cabinet freezers in kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 20629073

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with grease and debris build up. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 20629068

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensil stored with food contact surface up. Operator inverted all cooking utensils. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20629071

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