Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
61
Score
Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tuna. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for the sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink on the cook line. Owner placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tuna.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All the cutting boards on the reach in coolers in the cook line area.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the oven on the right side of the cook line soiled.
22-08-4
61
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork removed from the commercial packaging stored over packaged buns in the reach in freezer. Owner removed the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tuna.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the consumer advisory, operator printed and posted before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tuna.
06-09-1
58
May 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Manager removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Coleslaw stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area with a date mark of 8/10. Manager discarded the Coleslaw.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area with a date mark of 8/10. Manager discarded the Coleslaw.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the cook line blocked by a garbage can. Employee removed the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Manager removed the scoop to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
39
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Dishmachine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef stored over hamburger burger buns in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the beef under the buns. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (61F - Cold Holding); Cheese curds (60F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Boxes of sealed food stored in the walk-in cooler under dripping water from the condenser. Manager removed the boxes of food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-36-4
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Mar 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall.
How does Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall 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 Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boo's Icehouse & Dog Hall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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