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Deep Sea Diner

1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236
American
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Deep Sea Diner appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

Deep Sea Diner's latest score of 100 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs (53F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the hot dogs were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the hot dogs stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be sanitized.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees shoes stored on a shelf under a preparation table next to bag in box soda. Manager removed the shoes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to condiments in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer reading +200 ppm. Manager adjusted the sanitizer solution new reading 100ppm.
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
70
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan rack next to the three component sink rusted.
14-11-5
90
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken change gloves then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in the reach in cooler for 1 hour. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs stored in sanitizer bucket on the cook line. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deep Sea Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deep Sea Diner on file is from Feb 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deep Sea Diner?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Deep Sea Diner.

How does Deep Sea Diner compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Deep Sea Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Deep Sea Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deep Sea Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Deep Sea Diner 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 Deep Sea Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Deep Sea Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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