Element-Pbnt

1413 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Other

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Element-Pbnt, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Element-Pbnt on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef removed and sanitized the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Chef replace the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining a pan and in direct contact with fresh cut herbs. Chef removed the herbs. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Chef removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat mashed sweet potatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bread stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Owner removed the bread. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-54-4

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked taco beef with a date mark of 7/30 stored in walk in cooler #1. Chef discarded the beef.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over washed and cut tomatoes in the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Cooked taco beef with a date mark of 7/30 stored in walk in cooler #1. Chef discarded the beef.

01B-28-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener and holder on the preparation table next to the cook line rusted. Chef discarded the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**

14-11-5

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Jul 25, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head solid. Employee cleaned the mixer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the cook line area. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**

01C-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Element-Pbnt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Element-Pbnt on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Element-Pbnt?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Element-Pbnt.

How does Element-Pbnt compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Element-Pbnt most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Element-Pbnt's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Element-Pbnt have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Element-Pbnt 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 Element-Pbnt inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Element-Pbnt is inspected around three times per year on average.

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