Brine Seafood & Raw Bar
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
61
Score
Brine Seafood & Raw Bar has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Raw animal foods not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Brine Seafood & Raw Bar's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks and raw hamburgers over raw salmon and raw shrimp in reach-in cooler under cook line. The owner moved the raw steaks and raw hamburgers to another reach-in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Emailed Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103 to Owner. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed Clean Up Of Vomiting and Diarrhea Events Form DBPR HR 5030-104 to Owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The Operator removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef in the walk in cooler. The raw meats were properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding) in the glass door reach in cooler on the server expo line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 1 hour.
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe in the dish area.
29-11-4
67
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water at 78F for the handwashing sink behind the bar.
27-16-4
Basic - Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the beverage station in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored on a tray with pate in the walk in cooler. An employee properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored in contact with liquor bottles behind the bar. The operator removed the scoops and placed them in a three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
78
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal colander inside the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the colander. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 10/22.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed the top of the doors inside the dishmachine soiled with debris.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored hanging near packaged foods and single-service items in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers wet nesting behind the bar.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops behind the bar stored with mixer bottles behind the bar. The operator washed and properly stored the ice scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored next to containers of food products in the prep area.
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
45
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters stored over ready to eat cocktail sauce in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw unshucked oysters ambient (50F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. The operator covered the oysters with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat ribs and vegetables in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Operator properly stored the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored hanging from oven door on the cook line. Operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee jackets stored on shelving with dry food products and clean equipment in the dry storage area. Operator had employees move jackets to their car due to lack of storage for employee personal belongings. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-01-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on shelves with clean equipment. Operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets.
21-44-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed ice scoop at the wait station stored underneath paper towels at the hand sink. Operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored on a table next to silverware. Operator properly stored the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen spinach stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator properly stored the food product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution for wiping cloths at 400ppm quaternary coming from three compartment sink. Operator diluted solution with water to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
82
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strip container in dish washing area was empty. Operator states dish washer maintenance company is providing service today and will supply test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth on cutting board behind raw bar. Operator removed wash cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brine Seafood & Raw Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brine Seafood & Raw Bar on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brine Seafood & Raw Bar?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brine Seafood & Raw Bar.
How does Brine Seafood & Raw Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Brine Seafood & Raw Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Brine Seafood & Raw Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brine Seafood & Raw Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brine Seafood & Raw Bar 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 Brine Seafood & Raw Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brine Seafood & Raw Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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