A's Giant Sandwiches
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025
64
Score
Public records show seven inspections at A's Giant Sandwiches stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. The operator renewed the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not able to turn on at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Observed the hot water out of service at the handwashing sink in the women's restroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-58-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in the food prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a shelf in the reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
64
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee dumping ice in the handwashing sink behind the front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups with no handles used as scoops for granulated onion in the prep area. The operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed exposed ceiling studs in the back prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-58-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in the food prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a shelf in the reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
67
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over deli pastrami in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups with no handles used as scoops for seasoning in the prep area. The operator removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling vent covers missing in food prep areas.
36-36-4
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed exposed ceiling studs in the back prep area.
36-58-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the food prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a shelf in the reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
55
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed potion cups with no handle used as a scoop for seasoning in the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed an ice scoop stored near the handwashing sink exposed to splash. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee beverages container on a shelf over clean equipment. The operator properly stored the beverages **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Glass door reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
70
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed the ice scoop stored next to the handwashing sink exposed to splash at the front counter. The operator proposed stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
78
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 18, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink outside back door.
29-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed lubriderm , and bleach spray located over preparation table on shelf. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/21. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed 1 ceiling tile in preparation area over sheeter.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing tile and other tiles in disrepair in preparation kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing and in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed half bags of onions on floor in front of deck ovens.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A's Giant Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A's Giant Sandwiches on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A's Giant Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at A's Giant Sandwiches.
How does A's Giant Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
A's Giant Sandwiches most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has A's Giant Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A's Giant Sandwiches have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at A's Giant Sandwiches 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's Giant Sandwiches inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A's Giant Sandwiches is inspected around three times per year on average.
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