Boondocks Restaurant & Catering

7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Boondocks Restaurant & Catering has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Boondocks Restaurant & Catering's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator placed a new sanitizer there and retested it to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed vegetable soup date marked 2/29. Operator disposed of the product willingly.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed vegetable soup date marked 2/29. Operator disposed of the product willingly.

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their back hand sink with cleaning supplies blocked up.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee health agreements. Emailed the operator a copy **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee preparing food with multiple bracelets on. Informed operator of proper dress.

13-07-4

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator is conducting non-continuous cooking of chicken in the establishment. Emailed and reviewed the forms with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**

03C-89-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the server food preparation area without smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm. Operator called Ecolab to work on it. **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over pickles in the walk in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator is conducting non-continuous cooking of chicken in the establishment. Emailed and reviewed the forms with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03C-89-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the server food preparation area without smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Warning**

36-37-5

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Dec 26, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles in the kitchen area damaged.

36-32-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the handwashing sink in the from bar area.

31B-04-4

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust and rust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.

36-50-4

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink quaternary.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at ice machine and at service station. Operator has contract signed for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-32-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer out side.

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boondocks Restaurant & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boondocks Restaurant & Catering on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boondocks Restaurant & Catering?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boondocks Restaurant & Catering.

How does Boondocks Restaurant & Catering compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Boondocks Restaurant & Catering most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Boondocks Restaurant & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boondocks Restaurant & Catering have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boondocks Restaurant & Catering means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Boondocks Restaurant & Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boondocks Restaurant & Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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