Infuzions

6090 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2023
47
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Infuzions, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The most recent inspection at Infuzions is from Oct 30, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Infuzions' latest score of 47 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw animal food improperly stored in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade.
22-02-4
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed and ready to eat food not date marked in walk in cooler. Nothing was date marked.
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 2" gap on the bottom right side of the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping down the walls of the hood system over wok station.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice build up on condenser unit in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup over cooking area.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusty and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
Jan 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee plated ready to eat quail with their bare hands. Employee discarded the quail.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee plated ready to eat quail with their bare hands. Employee discarded the quail. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
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.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of lettuce stored in the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Manager removed the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the walk-in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda stored on the floor in the front counter area. Manager placed the items on a 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 - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature. Manager placed the shrimp under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler on cook line with three doors and two hoods at 59F Ambient Air Temperature. Operator had service company out to repair cooler yesterday. Operator removed time/temperature control for safety food and put in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Observed reach-in cooler at 51F Ambient Air Temperature. Operator stated that they have reached out to repair company and until repaired are keeping time/temperature controlled for safety items in walk-in cooler and on ice. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag in the box stored on the floor in the bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between use. Observed ice scoop stored on wire rack to the left of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Infuzions last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Infuzions?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Infuzions.

How does Infuzions compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Infuzions most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Infuzions' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Infuzions have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Infuzions means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.