Apple Spice Srq

1447 Tallevast Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

Catering

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Apple Spice Srq has been inspected eight times since 2022. Apple Spice Srq was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles improperly stored”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall to the right of the hand washing sink as you enter the kitchen.

36-24-5

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a product removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in front of metro rack next to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee changing tasks and then handling ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of butters stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in front of metro rack next to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken at 77 degrees at salad station. Operator stated they just prepped the food. Operator moved the product to the freezer to cool to 42 degrees. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv containers stored on the floor. Operator moved to appropriate shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad at 67F in reach in cooler. Operator removed chicken salad to freezer and corrected to 43F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket stored on floor. Employee corrected by elevating it off the floor with another bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted out bottom on dumpster shared with plaza.

33-12-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ground beef stored on floor. Manager relocated and corrected by moving to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line into handwash sink to the left of the kitchen entrance.

31A-10-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelet on wrist while preparing food. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed peeling paint on wall next to mop sink.

36-24-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler with salad dressings. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apple Spice Srq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apple Spice Srq on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Apple Spice Srq?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Apple Spice Srq.

How does Apple Spice Srq compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Apple Spice Srq most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Apple Spice Srq's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Apple Spice Srq have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Apple Spice Srq 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 Apple Spice Srq inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Apple Spice Srq is inspected around two times per year on average.

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