Corner Grill

1159 Vilas Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
American
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Corner Grill appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

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.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 signed agreements. Emailed the operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handlers training for their 1 employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Emailed the operator a copy. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 clean up plan. Emailed the operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed the license number not on the truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
58
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medical alcohol stored over food products. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Emailed the operator a copy. **Warning**
11-07-5
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 clean up plan. Emailed the operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handlers training for their 1 employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 signed agreements. Emailed the operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed the license number not on the truck. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal posted. Operator stated he changed address. **Warning**
50-03-4
47
Feb 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corner Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corner Grill on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Corner Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Corner Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Corner Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Corner Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Corner Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.