Hamlet's Eatery

801 N Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
American
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Hamlet's Eatery appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their reach in cooler: Beef (54F - Cold Holding); Pico de galo (60F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Chicken (65F - Cold Holding). Operator sated they had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed the items in a reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed an ice scoop submerged in ice in the ice bin. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
82
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Had operator sign an agreement and copies. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
90
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese (49F); Plant Foods (47F - Cold Holding); eggs (44F); chili (46F - Cold Holding) All food iced **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spraybottle with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
50
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hamlet's Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hamlet's Eatery on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hamlet's Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hamlet's Eatery.

How does Hamlet's Eatery compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Hamlet's Eatery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Hamlet's Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hamlet's Eatery have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hamlet's Eatery 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 Hamlet's Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hamlet's Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.