Lq Restaurant on Main
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Lq Restaurant on Main has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Lq Restaurant on Main's latest score of 58 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Severer handled dirty dishes then a clean ice scoop with washing their hands. Employee removed the scoop to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floor against the walls though out the kitchen. Employee removed the powder with a wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
41-25-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen and the men's bathroom. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under the back exit door of the establishment.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink stored in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees medication stored on a shelf on the cook line. Manager removed the medication. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip hanging next to the soda machine in the wait station area. Manager removed the strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler #2. Manager removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line with no date marked. Manager stated the pork was cooked on 7/20. Manager placed a date mark on the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Large ice machine next to the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on the hot holding table on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused reach in cooler, speed racks, hot holding tables and dish rack stored outside behind the restaurant.
33-31-5
50
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tube of super glue stored on the cook line next to clean dish ware. Manager removed the glue. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer ready +200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager discarded the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled. Manager removed and cleaned the fan cover. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked rice stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/13. Manager discarded the rice. **Repeat Violation**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottled beer in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked rice stored in the walk in cooler with a date mark of 8/13. Manager discarded the rice. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the right side of the cook line has no hot water. Manager stated the plumber had been contacted.
27-16-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on the bottom exterior on ice buckets in the kitchen.
14-71-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled container. Manager removed and sanitized the scoop and the holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine racks soiled.
23-03-4
50
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice stored in the walk-in cooler with no date mark. Manager stated the rice was prepared on 12/12. Manager placed a date mark on the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature. Manager placed the beef in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager placed the eggs below the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
38-05-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields/sleeve covers missing on all lights in the dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee peeled/cut mangos before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut mangos. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lq Restaurant on Main last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lq Restaurant on Main on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lq Restaurant on Main?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lq Restaurant on Main.
How does Lq Restaurant on Main compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Lq Restaurant on Main most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Lq Restaurant on Main's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lq Restaurant on Main have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lq Restaurant on Main 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 Lq Restaurant on Main inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lq Restaurant on Main is inspected around three times per year on average.
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