Decks Plate
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Decks Plate has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.Employee washed hands after education. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed shell eggs over radish in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for sink and surface.
16-37-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in flour bin without handles. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza, lid broken and unable to cover.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 112F. Operator moved to higher heat area on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
86
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 0 ppm. Operator switched buckets and corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
82
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 chlorine at 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed garlic confit from 10/17 and 10/15. Operator discarded.
02C-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed yellow substance inside ice machine. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed in dry storage.
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bins not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Dec 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 0ppm on chlorine sanitizer at Dishwashing Machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed Dishwashing Machine chlorine at 0ppm. Use triple sink to sanitize. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on Dumpster shared with stores in plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on dumpster shared with stores in plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Decks Plate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Decks Plate on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Decks Plate?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Decks Plate.
How does Decks Plate compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Decks Plate most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Decks Plate's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Decks Plate have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Decks Plate 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 Decks Plate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Decks Plate is inspected around three times per year on average.
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