Fox 400
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Fox 400 has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Fox 400's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Grits 47F stored in the walk in cooler in a deep third pan. Chef stated the grits were placed in the walk in cooler on 3/4 to cool. Chef discarded the grits.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter and cream cheese on time as a public health control in the expo area with no time no time mark. Chef stated the butter was on time as a public health control for approximately 1 hour. Chef placed a time mark on the items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel lining a pan containing ready to eat lobster in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without changing their gloves and washing hands. Dishwasher re-washed the dishes, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Grits 47F stored in the walk in cooler in a deep third pan. Chef stated the grits were placed in the walk in cooler on 3/4 to cool. Chef discarded the grits.
01B-36-5
47
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment removed their mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Establishment has not replaced the mop sink. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
95
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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. Chef discarded the salmon. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Chef removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In house made cuban sandwiches stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no date mark. Chef stated the sandwiches were made on 8/31. Chef placed a date mark on the sandwiches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Chef discarded the salmon. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Establishment removed their mop sink. **Warning**
29-27-4
61
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Large cutting board on the cook line.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in both walk in coolers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored on ice in the expo line Orange butter (57F - Cold Holding); Walnut butter (55F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (54F - Cold Holding); Butter (54F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the items were stored on ice for approximately 45 minutes. Manager placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the walk in cooler 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 **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 3 containers of cinnamon and margarine mix stored at room temperature in the preparation area of the kitchen with visible mold on the items. Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the walk in cooler 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in both walk in coolers soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
47
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on the lights above the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area, cook line under the hand washing sink and back preparation area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 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 stored thawed in the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Manager discarded the salmon. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in a small top load cooling unit in the expo area Wall nut butter (58F - Cold Holding); ; Orange butter (53F - Cold Holding). Chef stated the items were stored in the cooling unit for approximately 1 hours. Chef packed the items in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw/undercooked salmon offered on the menu with not Identified as raw or under cooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kits for the sanitizer buckets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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 to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area, cook line under the hand washing sink and back preparation area soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on the lights above the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored thawed in the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Manager discarded the salmon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
43
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Employee removed the plates to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in the dump sink in the front counter area. Employee was informed to only wash their hands in a hand washing sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Provided operator with the handout. Operator filled out one form before the end of the inspection.
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. Reduced oxygen commercially packaged thawed salmon stored in the walk-in cooler. Employee stated the salmon was thawed for approximately 12 hours. Employee removed the fish from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and vents soiled though out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dishwasher area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Employee removed and sanitized the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Shield missing on the light above the cook line.
38-07-4
47
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for sanitizer bucket solution.
16-37-1
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights above the cook line missing caps.
38-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents though out the kitchen.
36-34-5
58
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fox 400 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fox 400 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fox 400?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fox 400.
How does Fox 400 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Fox 400 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Fox 400's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fox 400 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fox 400 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 Fox 400 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fox 400 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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