Crager's Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Crager's Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Crager's Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Crager's Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in missing floor tiles on kitchen line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build up of food debris and grease under the kitchen line equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line.
36-34-5
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in missing floor tiles on kitchen line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build up of food debris and grease under the kitchen line equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
47
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed a lime scale build up on the inside of the dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled vent over the ice machine in the back kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment without 1 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on front line. Operator stated an ex cook ripped it off the wall and he ordered a new one. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle unlabeled under prep table.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks, (coffee and waters) in back kitchen on prep table and on the front server area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on front kitchen line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
45
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
32
Dec 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a total of 5 dead bed bugs in three booths in the seating area in the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on mixer head to the left of the ice machine, on the slicer blade guard on the prep table in prep area, and on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored to the left of the coffeemaker on prep table. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line to the right of the handwash sink and in prep area by the slicer. **Warning**
22-08-4
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Operator stated there has been a change in management and the test is scheduled for the food manager in the upcoming month. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water droplets in containers on shelf in kitchen area across from three compartment sink and in cups in the wait station area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall tiles missing behind single door stand up reach-in freezer on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crager's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crager's Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crager's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Crager's Restaurant.
How does Crager's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Crager's Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Crager's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crager's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crager's Restaurant 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 Crager's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crager's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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