Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
32
Score
Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine's 32 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license on display expired 12/2020. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the kitchen blocked by a tray of bread. The operator removed the tray of bread. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl and sponge stored in the handwashing sink at the front counter. The operator removed the items from the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Olga Lyukhay expired 9/9/2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles used as scoops for rice and sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowls from the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 12/1/2020.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed an opened bag of rice stored underneath the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the bag of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
41
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on prep table in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened for more than 24 hours not date marked in the walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at the front counter. Operator provided the handwashing sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at handwashing sink behind the front counter due to the inability to shut off when turned on.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator provided soap to the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water unable to be turned off at handwashing sink behind the front counter.
29-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above prep sink in the kitchen soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice and oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed raw shell eggs and potatoes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the wet cloth in a sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chayhana Vostek Uzbek Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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