Florida Studio Theatre
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
Florida Studio Theatre appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Florida Studio Theatre's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler next to the make line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the salmon
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee containers stored in the hand wash sink in the wait station area. Employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the dish machine. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler next to the make line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the salmon
06-09-1
67
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks in the bar and wait station areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on the stand up reach in freezer in the dry storage area rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. The container of sanitizer was empty. Manager replaced the container of sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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 an items off the floor then handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks in the bar and wait station areas. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on the stand up reach in freezer in the dry storage area rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
64
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both convention ovens soiled.
22-08-4
86
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
95
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored clean utensils in the bar area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat produce in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager placed the eggs below the produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior door of the stand up reach in cooler in the dry storage area rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer in the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Florida Studio Theatre last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Florida Studio Theatre on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Florida Studio Theatre?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Florida Studio Theatre.
How does Florida Studio Theatre compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Florida Studio Theatre most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Florida Studio Theatre's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Florida Studio Theatre have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Florida Studio Theatre 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 Florida Studio Theatre inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Studio Theatre is inspected around three times per year on average.
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