Daiquiri Deck
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
90
Score
Daiquiri Deck has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Daiquiri Deck on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at west end of bar near soda nozzle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Observed in corner of bar water/syrup. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall pulling away in kitchen towards dish machine area by utility sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at bar 0ppm, manager changed empty container. Observed dish machine in kitchen at 0ppm. Manager called for service.**Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers stored in pull out drawer on cook line over sliced squash. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at west end of bar near soda nozzle. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall pulling away in kitchen towards dish machine area by utility sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
58
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Cold holding gator 49F, fish 47F, shrimp 48F, chicken wings 49F, cut lettuce 56. Manager discarded. Observed pulled pork in walk in cooler at 44F employee moved to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding gator 49F, fish 47F, shrimp 48F, chicken wings 49F, cut lettuce 56F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at 0ppm after several attempts. Manager called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at bar soiled. Bartender cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed multiple receptacles uncovered. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer shield with food debris. Observed debris in soda nozzle at bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.Observed eye drops next to food on shelf above steamer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed tub of approximately 35 oysters without tag.
01B-04-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.Observed tub of approximately 35 oysters without tag.
01C-01-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.Observed condensation on vent above expo and front cooler with condiments. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-63-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee added hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in sour cream at front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed water on bottom of reachin cooler on reachin cooler unit closest to walkin cooler .
29-49-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed forks and spoons in container at 72F. Manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling tile damaged above steamer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed vent with condensation drops above condiments on front counter in kitchen. Manager covered condiments to avoid cross contamination. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed wall damaged by small preparation table across from Dishwashing Machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler on cook line Cold Holding Fish 45F, Chicken Wings 51F, Calamari 47F, Shrimp 50F, Lobster 46F, Black Beans 58F, Ambient 49F . Kitchen Counter Egg Wash 64F, Front Counter Sour Cream 53F. Chef removed product to freezer. Call for service. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed main bar Dishwashing Machine chlorine at 0 ppm. Manager called for service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling tile damaged above steamer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed vent with condensation drops above condiments on front counter in kitchen. Manager covered condiments to avoid cross contamination. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-63-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed wall damaged by small preparation table across from Dishwashing Machine area.
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daiquiri Deck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daiquiri Deck on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daiquiri Deck?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daiquiri Deck.
How does Daiquiri Deck compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Daiquiri Deck most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Daiquiri Deck's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Daiquiri Deck have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Daiquiri Deck 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 Daiquiri Deck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daiquiri Deck is inspected around four times per year on average.
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