Doggystyle
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Doggystyle has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Aug 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Chile and chili sauce stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/15/25. Owner discarded the items.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chile and chili sauce stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/15/25. Owner discarded the items.
02C-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen and in the walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave oven on the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. All dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen blocked.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers on the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment on the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave oven on the cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk in cooler soiled. Exterior of all equipment on the cook line/front line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers on the cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors Back exit of the kitchen.. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
78
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk in cooler soiled. Dry storage shelves in the walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on the floor under the chemical storage rack in the back storage area. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on the floor under a preparation table in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor under the bag in box soda storage rack. Observed approximately 75 rodent droppings on the floor under the dry storage racks in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled. Mixer on the shake machine soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen and in the walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all the equipment on the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
61
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled their phone then handled clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on the cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
58
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up a item from the floor then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning not labeled. Owner labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on the cook line and in the walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen.
35B-03-4
70
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning fluid stored next to single service items under a preparation table in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doggystyle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doggystyle on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doggystyle?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Doggystyle.
How does Doggystyle compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Doggystyle most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Doggystyle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doggystyle have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Doggystyle 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 Doggystyle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doggystyle is inspected around three times per year on average.
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