481 Gourmet
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
481 Gourmet appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
481 Gourmet scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Baked ziti stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area with no date mark. Employee stated the ziti was prepared on 1/8. Employee placed a date mark in the ziti. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled. Employee cleaned the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from the pipe under the hand wash sink in the bar area. Manager stated the plumber had been called and was due the following day.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer ready 00ppm quaternary. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean silverware in the dining room area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bolognese sauce stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/12. Manager discarded the sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
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. Bolognese sauce stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/12. Manager discarded the sauce.
01B-28-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine.
16-37-1
58
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the preparation and cook line areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over bread in the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen. Employee removed the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked eggplant in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
67
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of sealed shrimp thawing under running water in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for the dishwasher.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a items up from the floor the handled clean equipment without changing gloves and washing their hands Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handles on the reach in cooler in the preparation area.
14-71-4
82
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then a pear without washing hands. (Pear was to be cooked). Employee voluntarily discarded the pear. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish then the door to the ice machine without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee change gloves and washed hands then sanitized the door of the ice machine. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on the cook line and preparation line stained and soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for the sanitizer buckets and dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink next to the ice machine. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef stated he contacted the plumber. **Warning**
27-16-4
35
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: No employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 481 Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 481 Gourmet on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 481 Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 481 Gourmet.
How does 481 Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
481 Gourmet most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has 481 Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 481 Gourmet have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 481 Gourmet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 481 Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 481 Gourmet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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