Florence and the Spice Boys
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Florence and the Spice Boys has 11 inspections in the public record. Florence and the Spice Boys was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Florence and the Spice Boys trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and store in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw clams in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 500 on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over glass bottled water in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed an unprotected water pitcher stored near the ice/water dispenser in the dining area. The operator removed the water pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The establishment offers ground beef burgers cooked to customers temperature request without a consumer advisory. The operator was printed and posted a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishware dried with a wiping cloth in the dish area. Observed glassware dried with a wiping cloth at the front counter.
24-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-service foil sheets stored underneath the paper towel dispenser on the cook line. The operator properly stored the foil sheets. **Corrected On-Site**
25-23-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.
42-01-4
32
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
26
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
82
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cooked egg (50F - Cold Holding); halloumi cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been stored in the cooler for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hummus (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cooked egg (50F - Cold Holding); halloumi cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been stored in the cooler for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for rice flour not stored above the food. An employee properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of tahini stored on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
55
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available. Observed chlorine test kit expired 4/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed chlorine test kit expired 4/2024. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced the empty container of solution. Observed the chlorine solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed toum-fresh garlic sauce (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the toum had been held for over 4 hours. The operator discarded the toum. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked egg (52F - Cold Holding) In the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the egg had been held for approximately 30 minutes and placed in the lower section of the reach in cooler. Observed toum-fresh garlic sauce (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the toum had been held for over 4 hours. The operator discarded the toum. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth quaternary solution at 400ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 81F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle for flour not stored above the food product in the kitchen . The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
39
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink blocked by broken down cardboard. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line blocked by a trash can. The operator removed the items blocking the handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored in open bottle cooler near the front counter. The operator properly stored the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops used for sugar and flour not stored with handles above the top of the food products. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on a food prep table near the cook line. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator displayed the license in the dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in a reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
55
Nov 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Florence and the Spice Boys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Florence and the Spice Boys on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Florence and the Spice Boys?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Florence and the Spice Boys.
How does Florence and the Spice Boys compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Florence and the Spice Boys most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Florence and the Spice Boys' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Florence and the Spice Boys have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Florence and the Spice Boys means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Florence and the Spice Boys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Florence and the Spice Boys is inspected around four times per year on average.
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