Heritage Cigars Sarasota

4571 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Other

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Heritage Cigars Sarasota, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

53A-01-7

Basic - Observed: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** Priority: Basic

33-11-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over coleslaw and buns. Chef relocated eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen next to triple sink. Chef placed napkins at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Printed and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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.Printed for operation. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 5, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

51-16-7

Feb 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heritage Cigars Sarasota last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heritage Cigars Sarasota on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Heritage Cigars Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Heritage Cigars Sarasota most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Heritage Cigars Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Heritage Cigars 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 Heritage Cigars Sarasota inspected?

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

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