Baker & Wife
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Baker & Wife, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in bar hand sink. Observed equipment in kitchen hand sink, manager removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed brown cutting board at bar area with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in 97F water at pizza station. Explained options for correction.
10-07-4
82
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand sink at bar and sanitation bucket in front hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top exterior of dish machine under flanges.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed brown cutting board in use on cook line with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in hand sink at bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli container in graham crumbs. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured near ie machine.
51-11-4
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.Plan submitted.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed no training for Marius Releon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on reachin cooler at end of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed squeeze bottles containing food stored directly in ice used for drinks.
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed on oven door on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
64
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed operator sent email with plan 2/6/24 to DHR.SpecialProcess@myfloridalicense.com **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Vidis Pedrsois and Marius Releon expired 11/2023. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed Verdi's Petersons 11/24/20 SafeStaff. Marius Releon still requires training. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
03G-05-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink just outside walkin cooler.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed mixer shield and guard with food debris.
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Vidis Pedrsois and Marius Releon expired 11/2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed salmon and other fish defrosted in walkin cooler with packaging not cut. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed broken scoop without handle in bulk flour bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
50
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed salmon without letter of pellet fed/farm raised . Educated Chef on requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
86
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed pre rinse spray hose hanging down into sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted side with hole on dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baker & Wife last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baker & Wife on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baker & Wife?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baker & Wife.
How does Baker & Wife compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Baker & Wife most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Baker & Wife's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baker & Wife have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baker & Wife 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 Baker & Wife inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baker & Wife is inspected around three times per year on average.
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