Fat Rabbit Pub

1359 Main St Ste 201, Sarasota, FL 34236

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Fat Rabbit Pub has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Fat Rabbit Pub was last inspected on Oct 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat peppers in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kits for the sanitizer buckets. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

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

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 co2 tanks in the kitchen and 1 in the bar area not secure. Manager secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above the cook line soiled. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the speaker and sanitized the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fat Rabbit Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fat Rabbit Pub on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fat Rabbit Pub?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fat Rabbit Pub.

How does Fat Rabbit Pub compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

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

Has Fat Rabbit Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fat Rabbit Pub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fat Rabbit Pub 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 Fat Rabbit Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Rabbit Pub is inspected around five times per year on average.

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