South Sarasota, Sarasota County

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4942 S TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 500, South Sarasota, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
7 Basic
Dec 11, 2025
City
South Sarasota
County
Sarasota
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.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

40-06-5

Detail 24245916

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 a food preparation table in the prep area. The employees properly stored the cell phones. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24245913

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw tuna and seaweed stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

10-06-5

Detail 24245915

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoops handles used for raw tuna and raw salmon not stored above the food in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the scoops. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 24245917

Basic - Insect control device over food preparation area. Observed a racquet style insect zapper stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the insect control device. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24245918

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic portion cups stored on the floor in the prep area.

42-01-4

Detail 24245919

Basic - Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mops. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24245914

Basic - Yellow cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03F-02-5

Detail 23885737

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tapioca pearls and cooked spam held at time as public health control with no time marking. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-15-4

Detail 23885735

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employees not knowledgeable on testing ph balance of sushi rice in accordance to HACCP plan.

31B-03-4

Detail 23885739

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.

03G-49-2

Detail 23885742

Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Observed the last written recorded ph level for the sushi rice was last recorded on 5/26. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23885738

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sushi rice held under a HAACP plan date marked 7/20. The operator placed a correct date on the rice. Corrected On-Site

03G-06-5

Detail 23885743

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed cooked chicken packaged on site using a reduced oxygen method in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

03G-36-4

Detail 23885740

Intermediate - pH meter used to test sushi rice not calibrated.

06-09-1

Detail 23885736

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 23885741

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on food preparation tables and near single use items in the kitchen.

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

22-41-4

Detail 23397247

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm after running 4 times. The operator set up the three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm after running 5 times. The operator stated a technician was in shortly after the inspection and the machine was properly sanitizing. The three compartment sink was set up for proper ware washing and sanitizing. Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 23397246

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 spam musabi and tapioca boba tea pearls. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

03G-06-5

Detail 23397248

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed no information on cooked chicken packaged using reduced oxygen packaging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23397249

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 23380884

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 the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm after running 4 times. The operator set up the three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-04-5

Detail 23380880

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed raw salmon packaged onsite using reduced oxygen packaging still in the packaging in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the salmon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23380883

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking for spam musabi and tapioca boba tea pearls held at time as public health control. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23380877

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23380878

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 spam musabi and tapioca boba tea pearls. Warning

03G-49-2

Detail 23380882

Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan for sushi rice. Warning

03G-06-5

Detail 23380876

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed no information on cooked chicken packaged using reduced oxygen packaging. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23380879

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

06-09-1

Detail 23380881

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 partially frozen tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator cut slits in the packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23380875

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles water stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen. Warning

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-44-1

Detail 23154272

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanizer buckets stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 23020219

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Time Extended

21-44-1

Detail 23020220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanizer buckets stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23000067

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 the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for manual warewashing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-04-5

Detail 23000069

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed raw salmon packaged onsite using reduced oxygen packaging in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the salmon. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23000070

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spam musubi (76F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the musubi had been held for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked sweet potato noodles (57F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The noodles had been held for more than 24 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23000071

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-house fermented kimchi (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature in the prep area. The operator stated the kimchi was prepared approximately 2 hours prior. The operator does not have a HACCP plan for the kimchi. The operator placed the kimchi in the walk in cooler. Observed spam musubi (76F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the musubi had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the food. Observed cooked sweet potato noodles (57F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The noodles had been held for more than 24 hours. The operator discarded the noodles. Observed tapioca boba pearls (84F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen without time for public health control. The operator stated the boba pearls were prepared approximately 2 hours prior. The operator placed the pearls in a reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23000072

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking access to the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator moved the trash can. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23000074

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/ Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23000073

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 23000075

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw salmon packaged onsite using reduced oxygen packaging with no approved HACCP plan. Observed chicken cooked and packaged on site using reduced oxygen packaging with no approved HACCP plan Observed onsite fermented kimchi held at a temperature greater than 41F with no approved HACCP plan. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23000065

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

40-06-5

Detail 23000066

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee headphones and cell phone stored on a food prep table in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-44-1

Detail 23000068

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanizer buckets stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22483614

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored on shelves near food products in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray chemicals. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22483615

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 frozen tuna in the process of thawing not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22483612

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Observed employee beverages stored on shelves above food prep areas in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22483616

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22483613

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 the scoop handle used for brown sugar not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22483617

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.