Chef2home
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
100
Score
Chef2home has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chef2home is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw shell eggs stored over a bottle of cooking wine and a container of an oil-herb mix inna reach in cooler. Operator placed the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in their kitchen walk in cooler: Mushroom Gravy 1 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 2 (54F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 3 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 4 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 5 (53F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 1 (46F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 2 (47F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 3 (47F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 4 (46F - Cooling) Observed date marking indicating that the 5 containers of Mushroom Gravy and 4 containers of Turkey Sauce had been made the day before and placed in the walk in cooler which the operator confirmed. The operator willingly disposed of the food product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in their kitchen walk in cooler: Mushroom Gravy 1 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 2 (54F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 3 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 4 (55F - Cooling); Mushroom Gravy 5 (53F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 1 (46F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 2 (47F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 3 (47F - Cooling); Turkey Sauce 4 (46F - Cooling) Observed date marking indicating that the 5 containers of Mushroom Gravy and 4 containers of Turkey Sauce had been made the day before and placed in the walk in cooler which the operator confirmed. The operator willingly disposed of the food product. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed canned artichokes and canned roasted tomatoes that were removed from their cans and marked more than 7 days ago in the warehouse walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed canned artichokes and canned roasted tomatoes that were removed from their cans and marked more than 7 days ago in the warehouse walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a meat slicer in the back prep area with debris build up on its blade. Operator stated it was no longer in use and had an employee clean it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
50
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scooper in 102F degree standing water. Operator removed the water and sanitized the scooper. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: 3 cans of sea-grapes that were dented at the seams in the dry storage area. Operator willingly discarded the cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed two containers of cooked beef date marked 8/14 in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the beef. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed two containers of cooked beef date marked 8/14 in the walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the beef. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a marked out of order hand wash sink in the walk in cooler. No food prep is conducted in this area. Operator stated that the sinks handles were stripped and had called a plumber to fix it at this time. **Warning**
31A-09-4
67
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the men's bathroom. Operator put in new towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a fly trap over spices and cans in the dry storage area. Operator removed trap. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
86
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary bucket under shelf in kitchen at 100 ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-53-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in storage room, Hand wash sink blocked by food boxes. Chef corrected by removing boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand wash sink near production line. Employee replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers on storage rack. Employee removed labels and rewashed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef2home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef2home on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef2home?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chef2home.
How does Chef2home compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Chef2home most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Chef2home's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chef2home have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chef2home 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 Chef2home inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef2home is inspected around four times per year on average.
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