Kobernick House Meat Kitchen

1951 N Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 342359117
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Kobernick House Meat Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dented/rusted cans present”, showing up two times.

Kobernick House Meat Kitchen scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of stuffed leaves and 1 can of kidney beans dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on top of the microwave oven in the kitchen. Chef removed the speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
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 - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
78
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Temperature sanitizer dishwasher machine reading 140F plate level. Manager called the onsite technician, the technician adjusted the hot water booster new reading 166F plate level. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of prunes dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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 measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Chef placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
55
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Chef placed the salmon below the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area next to the sprayer hose soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in the walk-in cooler. Chef placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kobernick House Meat Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kobernick House Meat Kitchen on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kobernick House Meat Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kobernick House Meat Kitchen.

How does Kobernick House Meat Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Kobernick House Meat Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Kobernick House Meat Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kobernick House Meat Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kobernick House Meat Kitchen 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 Kobernick House Meat Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kobernick House Meat Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.