Connors Steak & Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Connors Steak & Seafood, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Connors Steak & Seafood's latest score of 100 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine set up for chlorine at 0ppm after several attempts. Manager called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in salad area reach in cooler, cold holding blue cheese 47F, feta 53F, chopped hard cooked eggs 48F. Reach in cooler tested 50F, manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap in preparation area hand sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan cover. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed stacked hotel pans wet nesting on storage rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
61
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb without vacuum breaker under hand wash sink in dish machine area.
29-34-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between warmer top and wall at carving station on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on front counter at 128F. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of cutting board at raw bar area at end of bar. Manager placed in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small no handle bowl stored in creamed corn in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers wet nesting, stacked on storage shelves.
24-08-4
67
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed double door reach in cooler in front of expo not working and door taped. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at salad reach in cooler cold holding feta 47F, blue cheese 50F, in pull out drawers chicken 46F, kielbasa 47F, shrimp 46F, beef sandwich steaks 46F, hamburger 47F at reach in cooler by grill all temperatures taken on cook line. Front counter cold holding coleslaw 50F, goat cheese 49F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed coffee cleaner next to coffee garnishes. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed chefs knife in hand sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed double door reach in cooler in front of expo not working and door taped.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensil's in water at 84F. Manager turned unit on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on cook line. Cook double bucketed sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed grooved sandwich cutting board on center reachin cooler on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting between large plastic food pans. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 98F water at bar next to reachin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed black substance on reachin cooler door on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed food debris on top interior microwave on cook line.
22-08-4
78
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed gasket on reachin cooler in wait station in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water approximately 93F on server line and bar area. Chef corrected by adding hot water to 144F .As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed water with utensils at 78F **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gaskets on reachin coolers at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 2 #10 cansTomato Paste dented on sides approximately 1" 1 #10 can Beans dented on top rim
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walkin cooler bacon over macaroni and cheese and shell eggs over milk. Chef rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen reach in cooler Shredded Cheese (69F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (69F - Cold Holding),at bar reachin cooler Cold Holding Half and Half 60F. Observed next to grill reachin cooler top Fish (49F - Cold Holding); Steak Beef (50F - Cold Holding); reachin cooler end of bar Crab (46F - Cold Holding). Chef iced proteins. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed drink in front bar area next to clean glasses.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic and metal food pans on storage shelves wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed gasket on reachin cooler in wait station in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching panko crumbs in bulk container. Observed ice scoop in ice at bar area. Chef removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water approximately 93F on server line and bar area. Chef corrected by adding hot water to 144F .As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gaskets on reachin coolers at bar area.
23-03-4
47
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler and top of Reachin Cooler on cook line towards grill Cold Holding Chicken 52F, Egg wash 60F, Hamburger 49F, Shrimp 56F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walkin Cooler , bacon over macaroni and cheese, and smoked salmon over aioli. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile/light shield soiled above Dishwashing Machine exit side.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic containers stacked on storage rack wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed scoops in standing water at 118F. Employee corrected by replacing water to 178F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed on floor in back preparation area sanitizing bucket on floor.
21-38-4
61
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bacon over macaroni and cheese in Walkin Cooler .
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed espresso chemical cleaner stored next to food at coffee station. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 plan. Emailed operator Vomit/Body Fluid cleanup plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 employee health reporting agreement. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in mop sink area.
36-36-4
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 tuna in sealed bag defrosting in Walkin Cooler . Operator corrected by slicing bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white cutting board on cook line across from fryers.
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic food pans on storage shelf.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave by ice cream soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on bottom of Reachin Freezer at bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop by mop sink not stored to dry.
42-01-4
43
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with dust in Dishwashing Machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Connors Steak & Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Connors Steak & Seafood on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Connors Steak & Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Connors Steak & Seafood.
How does Connors Steak & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Connors Steak & Seafood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Connors Steak & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Connors Steak & Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Connors Steak & Seafood 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 Connors Steak & Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Connors Steak & Seafood is inspected around four times per year on average.
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