Kurtos Chimney Cake

1312 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Other

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Kurtos Chimney Cake has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food/water stored on floor”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Kurtos Chimney Cake squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over unwashed tomatoes in the stand up reach in cooler in the front counter area. Owner removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Food/water stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Owner placed the water n a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of glue stored next to togo boxes in the front counter area. Owners removed the glue. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anika Gulyas 7/20/20 StateFoodSafety.com. This is the only CFM for the establishment. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chips and case of bottled water stored on the floor. Owner placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the counter in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Owner labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in the flour bin in the back kitchen area with the handle in the flour. Owner removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean utensils stored next to the hand washing sink in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in the back kitchen area.

36-37-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kurtos Chimney Cake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kurtos Chimney Cake on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kurtos Chimney Cake?

Across the inspection record, “food/water stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kurtos Chimney Cake.

How does Kurtos Chimney Cake compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Kurtos Chimney Cake most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Kurtos Chimney Cake's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kurtos Chimney Cake have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kurtos Chimney Cake 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 Kurtos Chimney Cake inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kurtos Chimney Cake is inspected around two times per year on average.

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