Antoines
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Antoines eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over broccoli in the reach in cooler. Operator moved the produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand sink blocked by a kart.
31A-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their plaza dumpster rusted out along its sides.
33-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes and sodas stored on the floor of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cheese in their reach in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 stored over a server food preparation area table and observed chemical spray bottles stored over sodas. Operator removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 a spoon buried in a container of sugar. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes and sodas stored on the floor of the kitchen and bar. Operator placed them on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packages of raw fish and beef stored over prepped vegetables in the reach in cooler. Operator moved the vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed expo markers stored with dishes and observed fryer cleaner stored next to a bag of cocoa powder. Operator removed the markers and the cocoa powder. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of potatoes stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling vents and light tiles in the establishment.
36-34-5
95
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the oven handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple in use utensils in standing water in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed onions in a reach in cooler. Operator placed eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the back kitchen hand wash sink blocked off. Operator cleared the path to the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 a vacuum sealing machine, operator stated that they do vacuum seal meats for sale and they do not have a HAACP plan. Gave operator the necessary information to get an approved plan, but the operator stated they won't vacuum seal anymore.
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on the two kitchen prep tables. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone above the kitchen prep table. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the back left wall of the kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the oven handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple in use utensils in standing water in the kitchen.
10-07-4
50
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antoines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antoines on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antoines?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Antoines.
How does Antoines compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Antoines most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Antoines' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antoines have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Antoines 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 Antoines inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antoines is inspected around three times per year on average.
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