Fam

1837 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34236

American

Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Fam, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Fam squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked quinoa stores in the reach in cooler with no date marking. Owner stated the quinoa was prepared on 12/29, owner placed a date marking on the quinoa, **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan/AC unit next to the stove soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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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 handled their phone then a clean knife without washing their hands. Employee removed the knife to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Jan 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over washed blueberries in the reach in cooler next to the make line. Owner placed the eggs below the blueberries. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork prepared on 8/27 no date marks. Owner placed a date mark on the pork. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fam last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fam on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fam?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fam.

How does Fam compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Fam most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Fam's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fam 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 Fam inspected?

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

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