Constellation Culinary Group

1001 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Constellation Culinary Group nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on preparation tables in the kitchen. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rubber spatulas stored in standing water on the cook line. Employee removed and sanitized the spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On site reduced oxygen packaged lobster, salmon, snapper, cod and calamari stored in the walk in freezer. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. On site reduced oxygen packaged lobster, salmon, snapper, cod and calamari stored in the walk in freezer. Owner discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03G-50-1

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Tuna salad date marked 8/26 and Salmon salad date marked 8/26 stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Owner discarded the items.

01B-28-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked 8/26 and Salmon salad date marked 8/26 stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Owner discarded the items.

02C-01-5

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Kimchi date marked 9/20 stored in the walk-in cooler. Chef discarded the kimchi. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Kimchi date marked 9/20 stored in the walk-in cooler. Chef discarded the kimchi.

01B-13-4

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food trays. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed and cleaned the can opener. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Constellation Culinary Group last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Constellation Culinary Group on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Constellation Culinary Group?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Constellation Culinary Group.

How does Constellation Culinary Group compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Constellation Culinary Group most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Constellation Culinary Group's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Constellation Culinary Group have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Constellation Culinary Group 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 Constellation Culinary Group inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Constellation Culinary Group is inspected around three times per year on average.

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