Hurricane Mikes

2639 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hurricane Mikes dates to Oct 30, 2023.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Hurricane Mikes trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the chlorine solution for the three compartment sink at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic strainer in the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the strainer. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the handwashing sink behind the bar.

41-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's and women's restrooms.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of a slime-like substance at the bottom of the soda gun holsters behind the bar.

23-03-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not properly stored in liquor storage area. **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of enclosed outside ice machine. **Warning**

10-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hurricane Mikes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hurricane Mikes on file is from Oct 30, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Hurricane Mikes compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Hurricane Mikes most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Hurricane Mikes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hurricane Mikes have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hurricane Mikes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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