Curated Catering & Events Co
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Curated Catering & Events Co, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all training expired at this time. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed the certificates still expired. The DM states they are up to date but they are not aware of where the new certificates are. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed their employee restroom with the floor removed in order to replace their grease trap. They do have another operable bathroom at the front of the store and no leakage at this time. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
86
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for flour. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed last years license posted.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under their cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink with a dirty knife inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed the operator thawing shrimp on the counter. Informed them of the proper methods.
06-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exterior door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and water bottles stored on the floor of the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Observed an employee cooking chicken on an outside grill with no cover.
08B-41-4
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 employee agreements. Printed out and had the operator sign one and emailed them a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug at the shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler. Instructed operator on how to properly store employee shrinks.
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing.
35B-03-4
78
Jan 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in a reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory. Handed operator a copy and had operator edit their menu to have one. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no marking for items with raw ingredients on the menu. Had operator edit their menu to acknowledge the raw ingredients. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of flour. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug at the community dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at the employee restrooms.
31B-04-4
58
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee use the kitchen hand wash sink to fill up a container. Operator instructed employe on where to properly get water. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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 signed agreements. Had operator sign and agreement and gave them more copies. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a squirt bottle containing chemicals without a label in the chemical storage area.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee drink over food in the dry storage area. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employing wearing a ring while prepping food. Operator had employee take off the ring. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed a open dumpster lid for the community dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a set of rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the mop sink.
36-27-5
58
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-17-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Curated Catering & Events Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Curated Catering & Events Co on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Curated Catering & Events Co?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Curated Catering & Events Co.
How does Curated Catering & Events Co compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Curated Catering & Events Co most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Curated Catering & Events Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Curated Catering & Events Co have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Curated Catering & Events Co 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 Curated Catering & Events Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Curated Catering & Events Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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