Florida Studio Theatre
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Florida Studio Theatre stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Florida Studio Theatre's latest score of 64 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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 in the preparation area 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
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area 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
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 cutting board in the preparation area of the kitchen. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of dijon mustard and 1 can of marinara dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 full Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); stored on top off the pans in the top section of a roll top reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the pans of quiche had been stored there overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 full Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); stored on top off the pans in the top section of a roll top reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the pans of quiche had been stored there overnight. Cher discarded the quiche.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the back preparation area soiled.
36-34-5
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working and handed clean equipment without first washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in the 2nd floor dry storage area not secured. Employee secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
74
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the auto fryer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Chef removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed salmon stored in reduced oxygen packaging in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Chef stated the salmon had been thawed for approximately 12 hours. Chef removed the salmon from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
86
Aug 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan rack rusted next to the dishwasher rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry storage shelf (pot and pan) with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler salad preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
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 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Florida Studio Theatre?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored” 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 64 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 four 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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