Calusa Brewing

5377 Mcintosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Calusa Brewing, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed ceiling tile missing in mop sink closet.
36-36-4
90
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle container in dry batter mix. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over sour cream and mayonnaise in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calusa Brewing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Calusa Brewing on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Calusa Brewing compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Calusa Brewing most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Calusa Brewing's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Calusa Brewing have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Calusa Brewing 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 Calusa Brewing inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Calusa Brewing is inspected around three times per year on average.