Lovely Square
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
27
Score
Across the available record, Lovely Square has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Aug 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, showing up three times.
Lovely Square's latest score of 27 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic bags used to store bread in the reach in chest cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety raw shell eggs identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The operator placed a time mark on the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemicals stored hanging on a storage rack near coffee flavoring syrups. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a hose attached.
29-42-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towels used as a liner for cut lemons behind the front counter.
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes at 10:15 (96F - Cooling); cooked potatoes at 11:05 (94F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the prep kitchen. Observed the potatoes stored covered in plastic storage containers. The operator stated the cooked potatoes were stored under refrigeration at 10AM. The operator was educated on proper cooling procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed equipment rinsed off in the handwashing sink behind the front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the spoon handle used for raw blueberries not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a wooden crepe tool stored in 83F standing water near the service window.
10-07-4
27
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towels used as liners for multiple food products.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored the cheese in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the dry storage area. The operator removed the paper cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced bread in the reach in cooler near the chest freezer in the prep area. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked potatoes date marked 11/21 in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Observed cut tomatoes date marked 11/20 in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the above food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee dry a clean in-use knife on a soiled apron. The employee cleaned and sanitized the in-use knife. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dishes in the handwashing sink in the prep area. The operator removed the dishes from the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle used for pancake mix stored in 73F standing water. The operator discarded the water and cleaned and sanitized the ladle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
55
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the cup from the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator removed the salmon from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on food preparation table at the front counter. The operator properly stored the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice cooler at the front counter. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser stored hanging from the handwashing sink in the prep area. Operator properly stored the spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle for sugar not stored above the top of the sugar in the prep area. Operator removed the handle from the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve to go containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator properly stored the to go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not properly stored to dry in the sink outside of the rear exit. Operator discarded the mop head. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed almond milk 76F stored at room temperature in front counter area. Manager stated the almond milk was stored at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Employee discarded almond milk. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray container containing chemical stored next to food product next to cook line. Employee moved chemical to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle ready to eat bacon, egg and cheese baguette with bare hands. Employee discarded baguette. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee handled ready to eat bacon, egg and cheese baguette with bare hands. Employee discarded baguette. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed almond milk 76F stored at room temperature in front counter area. Manager stated the almond milk was stored at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Employee discarded almond milk. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed eggs, potatoes, and butter with time marks stored at room temperature on the cook line no completed form. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container in multiple areas throughout kitchen. Employees moved containers to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Employee removed ice scoop and stored on ice scoop rack. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit doors do not have self closing device. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on a dry storage shelf over food in kitchen near the cook line area. Employee moved sanitizer bucket to appropriate storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lovely Square last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lovely Square on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lovely Square?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lovely Square.
How does Lovely Square compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Lovely Square most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Lovely Square's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lovely Square have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lovely Square 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 Lovely Square inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lovely Square is inspected around two times per year on average.
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