Flower Child
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
86
Score
Public records show four inspections at Flower Child stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Flower Child on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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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 utensils buried in food product on the cook lien and back prep area. Operator removed them **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters not properly stored when not in use. Operator placed them in a bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed their mops sink splitter missing a vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored above clean dishes in the front server area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed their mops sink splitter missing a vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above cooked vegetables on the cook line. Operator moved the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packed fish not removed before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Observed no proof of employee training. **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. Observed no signed agreements for the establishment. Operator states they are in the employees handbooks which they take home. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packed fish not removed before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored in the walk in cooler unlabeled. Operator placed it in a container on their bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
39
Apr 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for their hot water dish machine.
16-62-1
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flower Child last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flower Child on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Flower Child compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Flower Child most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Flower Child's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flower Child have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flower Child means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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