Bob Evans Restaurant 463

5903 Brookhill Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232-6302
American
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Bob Evans Restaurant 463 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Bob Evans Restaurant 463 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle his phone and then grab a knife to cut food without changing his gloves. Operator had them change their gloves and wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed egg wash stored over uncooked shredded potatoes. Operator moved the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand sink used to dump ice and coffee grounds.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee place their phone on the cook line. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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 scoop handles in contact with multiple food products throughout the establishment. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris build up on the fan and shelves of the left side reach in cooler. Operator states they are waiting till the end of service to defrost and deep clean it.
22-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food shelves in the dry storage area.
14-05-4
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong side of the mop sink splitter.
29-42-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a partially rusted rack in the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed multiple spare ceiling tiles stored above food in the dry storage area.
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items in the reach in and walk in freezers not covered when not in use.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
70
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipment stored on partially rusted and dusty shelves in the ware-washing area.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while cooking food. Operator had employee take off the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food on the line without a hair restraint. Operator had employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris build up in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a dusty fan blowing onto the cook line.
36-50-4
78
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan shelves in the dishwasher area rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler middle of the cook line Ham (60F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); Sausage (60F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (60F - Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (48F - Cold Holding) Manager stated all the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager removed all the items and placed them in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan shelves in the dishwasher area rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Floor in front of the reach in cooler in the preparation area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All Microwave ovens on the cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
64
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on pad under grease container. Manager stated container needs replaced due to small leak. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Observed grease on pad. **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food debris on shelves under flat top griddles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Observed food debris under griddles **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in drain of Hand wash sink by left entrance to kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket ppm <50 ppm. Sanitizer bucket water changed. PPM 300. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bob Evans Restaurant 463 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant 463 on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurant 463?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurant 463.

How does Bob Evans Restaurant 463 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Bob Evans Restaurant 463 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Bob Evans Restaurant 463's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 463 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurant 463 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 Bob Evans Restaurant 463 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurant 463 is inspected around three times per year on average.