Lido Beach Tiki Bar

700 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Lido Beach Tiki Bar appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 picked up an item from the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-29-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 25, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of employees vitamins stored in the expo area next to clean equipment. Cher removed the vitamins. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean blender pitcher stored next to the hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee removed the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on a shelf next to clean equipment on the cook line. Employee removed the backpack. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks in the bar area.

31B-04-4

Aug 22, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled Employee cleaned and sanitized the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef stated the fish had been thawed for approximately 4 hours. Chef removed the fish form the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken then changed gloves without washing hands and handled clean utensils. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the mens bathroom.

31B-04-4

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lido Beach Tiki Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lido Beach Tiki Bar on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lido Beach Tiki Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lido Beach Tiki Bar.

How does Lido Beach Tiki Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Lido Beach Tiki Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Lido Beach Tiki Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lido Beach Tiki Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lido Beach Tiki Bar 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 Lido Beach Tiki Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lido Beach Tiki Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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