Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
39
Score
Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Sep 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in-shell oyster with no tag in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the oysters. Observed rib roast packaged using a reduced oxygen method exceeding 48 hours with no HACCP plan. The operator discarded the rib roast. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with the last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed in-shell oyster with no tag in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths in direct contact with sliced cheese and cooked asparagus used as liners in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
21-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop used for the ice machine stored on a soiled surface on top of the ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed multiple foods on site packaged using a reduced oxygen method with no date mark. The operator stated the foods have been held for less than 48 hours.
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed rib roast packaged using a reduced oxygen method exceeding 48 hours with no HACCP plan. The operator discarded the rib roast. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-54-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler near the bar. The operator pro stored the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork in a reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee filling a sanitizer bucket with water at the handwashing sink behind the front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 1/2019.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. The operator discarded the brushes. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on shelving with surface rust. **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used to scoop breading in the dry storage area. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with mold-like substance near the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator properly stored the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup at the walk-in freezer entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. The operator removed he scoop for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking hot water valve at the handwashing sink behind the front counter.
29-11-4
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat salads in the walk in cooler by the bar. Operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution sanitizer buckets exceeding 200ppm stored on food prep tables throughout the kitchen. Operator refilled chlorine solution to 100ppm and properly stored the sanitizer buckets. **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at the hand sink at the front counter.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile near the walk in freezer soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to the walk in freezer in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag in box soda and plastic bottles of ketchup stored on the floor in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop used for outdoor ice machine stored on top of the ice machine. Operator placed the ice scoop in a clean bucket for storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored hanging from the oven door in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed can of baked beans with rust. Operator voluntarily discarded can. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table near food behind front counter. Operator properly stored sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used as scoop in cake mix. Operator removed bowl from mix. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile near walk in freezer soiled with black mold like substance like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of walk in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of ketchup and mustard stored on floor in bar area and walk in freezer. Operator properly stored bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in doorway of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use to go boxes stored on floor in outside dry storage. Operated properly stored boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats.
How does Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats is inspected around two times per year on average.
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