Lila

1576 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Other

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Lila eight times, with records going back to 2022. Lila was last inspected on Oct 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 pork in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Employee placed the chicken below the pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaning fluid stored next to bags of tea on a shelf in the front counter area. Manager removed the cleaning fluid. Spray bottle of oven cleaner stored next to clean pans in the cook line area. Employee removed the oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area soiled.

36-27-5

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground bison stored over beef steak in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Manager removed the bison. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from the dishwasher. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the establishment.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed the cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-04-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-50-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose and dishmachine

36-27-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Bottle of wine stored in ice used for customer drinks. See stop sale. Owner removed the bottle and discarded the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-56-4

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes then handled clean utensils without their hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-02-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Wine bottle stored in a ice used for customers drinks. Owner removed the bottle and discarded the ice.

01B-13-4

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager replace the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**

21-03-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground bison stored over cooked pork in the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Owner placed the pork above the bison. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Educated person in charge on the importance of repeat violations. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lila on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lila?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lila.

How does Lila compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Lila most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Lila's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lila have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lila means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lila inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lila is inspected around three times per year on average.

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