Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

35 S Lemon Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade guard on the slicer soiled. Employee disassembled, cleaned and sanitized the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in the middle and left reach in coolers on the cook line.
14-33-4
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Chef replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strips hung next to the floor mixer and speed rack in the back preparation area. Manager removed the strips. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Ice bin in the wait station area.
22-20-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lemons before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line.
14-33-4
64
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of oven cleaner stored next to bottles of wine on a shelf on the cook line. Employee removed the oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in the bar area. Bartender placed paper towel at the hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Water pitchers of ice stored next to the hand washing sink in the wait station area. Employee removed the pitchers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling the trash cans/changing liners. Employee employee than changed their gloves and handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and changed their gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop next to the ice machine in the kitchen stored in a soiled holder. Manager removed the scoop and the holder to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler in the back preparation. Manager removed the drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) stored on ice on the cook line. Chef stated the items had been stored on ice for 30 minutes. Chef placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Containers of to go boxes stored on the floor in the 2nd floor dry storage area. Chef placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the soda machine in the wait station area soiled.
36-73-4
78
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine sanitizer buckets on the cook line. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strip hanging in the preparation area above the slicer next to single use gloves. Manager removed the strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the expo area. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room soiled next to the sprayer hose.
36-27-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut romaine lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

How does Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.