Cooper's Hawk
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Cooper's Hawk has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cooper's Hawk's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed a line cook wash their hands with cold water only. Operator had them rewash their hands with hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed 4hr butter set on the server lien without being time marked. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and marked them accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks store over the cook line and back prep area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal bags stored over dry storage areas. Operated removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles in contact with multiple foods in the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
64
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle stored above wine in their storage area. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used to dump ice and the right side server sink used to rinse out a cup. Operator reviewed the sink with the employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for their high temp dish machine.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above and next to wine in the storage area. Employees removed their items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed multiple utensil handles in direct contact with food product on the cook line. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed their can opener holder with debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted on their cook line. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee scratch their face than handle a clean utensils on the cook line. Operator had him watch his hands and clean the utensil. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee wash tongs in a hand wash sink. Operator instructed them on proper use of the sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for the front bar hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
74
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored on top of boxes of wine at the front wine bar. Operator removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the bar: Cheese olives (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator decided to dispose of the product on their own initiative. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the fish.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle dirty dishes and then go to put away clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator had them rewash the dishes and wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back prep sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the fish.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a closed employee drink stored in the bar ice bin. Operator disposed of the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above the prep table. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on both walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
41
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the grill reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the prep area hood filters.
23-03-4
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 a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of bread crumbs. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at the bar hand wash sinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups being used as scoops in containers of salt and pepper. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of tortilla on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator removed case. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers in storage area wet nested.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Employee turned up dipperwell. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cooper's Hawk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cooper's Hawk on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cooper's Hawk?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cooper's Hawk.
How does Cooper's Hawk compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Cooper's Hawk most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Cooper's Hawk's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cooper's Hawk have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cooper's Hawk 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 Cooper's Hawk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cooper's Hawk is inspected around three times per year on average.
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