A Sprig of Thyme

1962 Hillview St, Sarasota, FL 34239

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

A Sprig of Thyme has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting A Sprig of Thyme on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed equipment in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers and soy bucket on floor in rear preparation area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in large chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Educated employee who set up quaternary sanitation bucket correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

21-03-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed dispenser in back preparation area not properly dispensing soap.

31B-06-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled walk in cooler door gasket.

23-03-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back storage area Hand wash sink with coffee pots in it. Chef corrected by removing **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. Observed no training certificates. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked Hand wash sink in Dishwashing Machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Sprig of Thyme last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Sprig of Thyme on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Sprig of Thyme?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A Sprig of Thyme.

How does A Sprig of Thyme compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

A Sprig of Thyme most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has A Sprig of Thyme's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at A Sprig of Thyme have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A Sprig of Thyme means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is A Sprig of Thyme inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A Sprig of Thyme is inspected around two times per year on average.

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