Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219

2700 12 St, Sarasota, FL 34237

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219, the earliest from 2023. Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219 was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat pretzels in a reach in cooler. Operator placed the fish on a bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on ice: Sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

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 flattop: Crab cakes (98F - Hot Holding). Operator stare they had been there for approximately 30min. Operator placed them on the heated part of the flattop to bring back to temp. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Feb 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Feb 24, 2024

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 in back kitchen area Reach in cooler raw Fish over diced onions . Person in charge removed raw Fish. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main and front kitchen area multiple employees with bracelets,watches and non smooth ban rings. Person in charge had employees remove all and wash hands.

13-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Fish fully thawing in Reduced Oxygen packaging. Person in charge removed from ROP. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Feb 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed Raw ground beef over bottle beverage in Reach in cooler Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing wrist watches and jewelry. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219 on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219.

How does Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219 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 Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Concession Pantry Area 218 & 219 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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