Fresh Kitchen Sarasota

8491 Cooper Creek Blvd Ste 101, Bradenton, FL 34201

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Fresh Kitchen Sarasota has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed areas of the floor on the cook line missing tile and sealing. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Dec 15, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils.

24-08-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed areas of the floor on the cook line missing tile and sealing.

36-02-5

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed areas of the floor on the cook line missing tile and sealing.

36-02-5

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed 4 areas of epoxy flooring missing/worn out on the kitchen cook line.

36-02-5

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro containers and utensils. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters beginning to drip over the main grill.

23-03-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear cambro's and pans in dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters over grill.

23-03-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line to the left of grills. Operator placed paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Operator removed juices to store behind the counter available per customer request until label is updated. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

02D-12-1

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed items missing date items were packaged on products in self service reach-in cooler.

02D-03-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed warning label on juices processed on site and placed in reach-in cooler in self service area labeled as a food allergy warning label. Operator removed juices to store behind the counter available per customer request until label is updated.

02D-12-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute in self dispensing area.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Kitchen Sarasota last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Kitchen Sarasota on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh Kitchen Sarasota?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fresh Kitchen Sarasota.

How does Fresh Kitchen Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Fresh Kitchen Sarasota most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Fresh Kitchen Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Kitchen Sarasota have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fresh Kitchen Sarasota means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Fresh Kitchen Sarasota inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Kitchen Sarasota is inspected around three times per year on average.

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