Carlisle Inn

3727 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34232

American

Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Carlisle Inn appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Carlisle Inn scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle stored above food products in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee bags and phones stored above food and dry good products in the dry storage area.

40-06-5

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front device line: Créme cheese (55F - Cold Holding) Operators stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator stated they would place ice on the food.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front service line: Sausage (126F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been stored there for approximately 3hrs.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no way to test temperature of hot water dish machine.

16-62-1

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover receptacle in the shared unisex employee bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves with food debris build up.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

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

36-50-4

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand wash sink in larger rear kitchen. Employee placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carlisle Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carlisle Inn on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Carlisle Inn compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Carlisle Inn most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Carlisle Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carlisle Inn have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carlisle Inn 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 Carlisle Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carlisle Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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