Island House Tap and Grill
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
50
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Island House Tap and Grill stretching back to 2022. Island House Tap and Grill was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink, no soap. Person in charge added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled sanitizer bottle unlabeled at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler next to grill.
23-03-4
50
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Observed employee handle beef and shrimp and changed gloves without hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cheese sauce at 107F. Employee moved to microwave to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over coleslaw in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between reach in cooler and wall on cook line.
10-17-4
55
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bacon stored over Brussels sprouts and tomato in back reach in cooler. Educated cook and corrected by relocating. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean tablespoons not inverted in cook area. Employee inverted spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed cooks cell phone and keys on reach in cooler top cutting board. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups stacked with water in between.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at hand wash sink at bar and in kitchen. Printed signs for sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
70
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg Wash 75F cook discarded. Observed at reachin coolers on cook line Cold Holding Tuna 57F, Shredded Cheese 57F, Sour Cream 50F, HeavyCream 50F , Cooked Vegetables 49F, Beef 52F. Employee discarded tuna and operator will lower units and call for service. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed lobster package defrosting in hand wash sink. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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
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.Gave operator copies signed by employees. Emailed English and Spanish agreements to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at rear hand wash sink. Cook added. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil on floor at kitchen entrance and soda boxes on floor near bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed water on floor under front hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
36-22-4
47
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over ready to eat Cut Melon in outside reachin cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 for operator, employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Only observed certification fort Crystal.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed open employee drink in reachin cooler . Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on reachin cooler cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil tubs on floor in kitchen. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No sign observed in restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed dumpster lids open on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic deli container used as scoop in flour.
14-01-5
50
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clarified butter at 94F being held on shelf above cooking range.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed chicken being cooked sous vide for 2 hours at 135F, then cooled. Cook stated final cook will be done on grill.
03C-89-4
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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator vomit plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed hamburgers and chicken sous vide in water tank at 135F.
03G-46-1
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator English and Spanish **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Hamburgers and Chicken held at 135F in water tank on cooks line without HACCP plan.
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near Dishwashing Machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without proper beard guard. Educated employee on requirements.
13-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpsters with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari defrosting in standing water in bucket in kitchen. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island House Tap and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island House Tap and Grill on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island House Tap and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Island House Tap and Grill.
How does Island House Tap and Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Island House Tap and Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Island House Tap and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Island House Tap and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Island House Tap and Grill 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.
How often is Island House Tap and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island House Tap and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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