Food+Beer
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Food+Beer 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “dented/rusted cans present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable All cutting boards in the kitchen . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all food containers in the dry storage area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of marinara and 1 can of black beans dented at the seams. Manager discarded the cans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressing in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. Raw tuna stored over kimchi in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork sausage stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding); Cuban eggs (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding); Cuban eggs (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food containers stored in the hand wash sink on the left side of the cook line. Employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary , pump not working on the sanitizer. Establishment switched to chlorine, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable All cutting boards in the kitchen . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all food containers in the dry storage area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gator thawing in standing water in a preparation sink in the kitchen. Employee placed the gator in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
29
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of marinara and 2 cans of salsa dented at the seams. Manager placed the items aside for a refund. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in the bar area soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitizer the nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers on the cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in the walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dry storage shelves on the cook line and in the preparation area soiled. Exterior of all food bins in the dry storage area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observe employee cutting onions before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
55
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored next to spices in the back kitchen area. Chef removed the oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a beard restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under the 3 preparation tables in the back kitchen area are rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all equipment on the cook line and bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in the dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area beside the nozzles on the soda machine in the wait station area soiled. Employee clean the soda machine. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the wait station area.
29-49-6
43
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. The following items were stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the dishwasher. Cheese sauce dated 8/20 and cooked beef 8/17. Manager discarded the items.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 cans of salsa Verda and 3 cans of marinara dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. The following items were stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the dishwasher. Cheese sauce dated 8/20 and cooked beef 8/17. Manager discarded the items.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Chef placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored in the reach in cooler across from the dishwasher with no date mark. Chef stated the pork was cooked on 8/23. Chef placed a date mark on the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above the reach in coolers on the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 300ppm quaternary.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. The following items were stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the dishwasher Cheese (54F - Cooling); Buffalo sauce with butter. (53F - Cooling) Manager stated the items were prepared by heating and placed in the reach in cooler to cool on 2/5. Both items were stored in large covered containers. Manager discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken changed their gloves then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the dishwasher Cheese (54F - Cooling); Buffalo sauce with butter. (53F - Cooling) Manager stated the items were prepared by heating and placed in the reach in cooler to cool on 2/5. Both items were stored in large covered containers.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler in the wait station area. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test strips for the dishwasher. No quaternary strips for the sanitizer buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
90
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over beef steak in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the ground beef below the beef steak. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Blue cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Buffalo sauce with butter (61F - Cold Holding); Bread pudding (60F - Cold Holding); Fig jam (59F - Cold Holding); Bacon jam (61F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (60F - Cold Holding); Pasta (63F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded all the items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Blue cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Buffalo sauce with butter (61F - Cold Holding); Bread pudding (60F - Cold Holding); Fig jam (59F - Cold Holding); Bacon jam (61F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (60F - Cold Holding); Pasta (63F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded all the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment had honey butter on time as a public health control with a time mark stored at room temperature on the cook line. Provided time as a public health control form to the operator, operator filled it out before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test strips for the dishwasher. No quaternary strips for the sanitizer buckets.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the cook area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 Mahi in reduced oxygen packaging stored in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the fish from the reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 scale in the preparation area. Employee shoes stored on a box of un opened gloves in the dry storage area. Manager removed the items.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all the preparation tables in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
33
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed handouts. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand up reach in cooler in the wait station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
67
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish then changed their gloves and handed clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed the consumer advisory and manager posted it before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook line. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand up reach in cooler in the wait station area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing in standing water. Manager placed the sausage in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
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. Manager stated the fish had been thawed for approximately 4 hours. Manager removed the fish from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
35
Nov 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Food+Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Food+Beer on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Food+Beer?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Food+Beer.
How does Food+Beer compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Food+Beer most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Food+Beer's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Food+Beer have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Food+Beer 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 Food+Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Food+Beer is inspected around four times per year on average.
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