Fuzzy 55 Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Fuzzy 55 Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fuzzy 55 Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like growth on multiple plantains in the walk in cooler. Operator disposed of them willingly.
01B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls used as scoops for dry goods. Operator removed them **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor behind the cook line with grease build up.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken stored on the floor of the kitchen waiting to be prepared. Operator placed it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 a scoop buried in their flour bag. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris build up on the can opener. Operator washed the opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a phone stored on top of bagged vegetables. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wiping cloth stored under the prep table cutting board. Operator removed the cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
82
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the side door leading to the kitchen not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
May 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for the restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the right side door not self closing.
35B-03-4
90
Jan 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil buildup on handles of fridge and reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2x2 ft hole in the bathroom ceiling **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling vents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener with rust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed food stored on floor next to prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment, cooler, freezers, food storage containers and shelving with build up of grease. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets with slime buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up of grease and food on floor beneath 3 part sink, cook line, flat top, fryer, and oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed that the operator has cleaned up buildup but some still remains. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
61
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed takeout bags used for food storage in chest freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot brush stored in Hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind used for wiping cloths or triple sink.
22-38-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris, mold like substance under and behind soiled cutting board on top of Reachin Cooler in front of woks.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli style container used for scoop in rice without handles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor behind 2 chest freezers on south wall and observed old grease on floor under and behind fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Cooked rice on floor in Walkin Cooler, oil tubs on floor by cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
47
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed take out bags used for frozen food storage.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty food container stored in Hand wash sink in kitchen. Owner removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken and fryer shortening stored on floor in kitchen. Owner moved to shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli type container used to scoop rice. Owner removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old grease on floor under fryer/cook line.
36-73-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuzzy 55 Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuzzy 55 Restaurant on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuzzy 55 Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fuzzy 55 Restaurant.
How does Fuzzy 55 Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Fuzzy 55 Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Fuzzy 55 Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuzzy 55 Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fuzzy 55 Restaurant 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 Fuzzy 55 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuzzy 55 Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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