Champions Pub
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Champions Pub stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Missing drain plug at dumpster” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Champions Pub's latest score of 61 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touch his face the handle clean dishes.
12A-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops for dry goods.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee handling food without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the fryers with debris build up.
36-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored on the top shelf of the walk in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand sinks used as a dump sink. Operator removed the sifter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their drain plug missing a dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris build up in their microwave.
22-08-4
78
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for their quaternary triple sink.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Emailed operator a copy and he printed them out and had them signed. **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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed plan to the operator who printed it out and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead palmetto bugs behind the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
67
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed soap. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris build up on the microwave in the kitchen. Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar hand wash sink. Operator placed sign. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
61
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Champions Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Champions Pub on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Champions Pub?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Champions Pub.
How does Champions Pub compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Champions Pub most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Champions Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Champions Pub have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Champions Pub 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 Champions Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Champions Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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