Lynches Pub & Grub
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Lynches Pub & Grub has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Lynches Pub & Grub was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area”, showing up four times.
Lynches Pub & Grub's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside behind the establishment has no lock not secured.
08B-62-4
82
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 handled their phone then cleaned utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw ground beef stored over mashed potatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside behind the establishment has not lock not secured. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
70
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside the back exit has no lock. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
95
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. **Warning**
22-41-4
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 handling a slice of onions and leaf of lettuce intended for a customers burger with their bare hands. Employee discarded the items. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee handling a slice of onions and leaf of lettuce intended for a customers burger with their bare hands. Employee discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside the back exit has no lock. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-62-4
61
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pickles in the walk-in cooler. Owner removed the pickles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on the cook line. Employee moved from the kitchen to the dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Owner placed the fish under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed potatoes in the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Bartender handled dirty dishes then clean silverware without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts.
11-07-5
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. Emailed handouts.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only one CFM for the establishment experience training. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut of at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee stated a plumber had been called about the problem.
27-16-4
41
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottled drinks in the kitchen. Owner removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lynches Pub & Grub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lynches Pub & Grub on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lynches Pub & Grub?
Across the inspection record, “unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lynches Pub & Grub.
How does Lynches Pub & Grub compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Lynches Pub & Grub most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Lynches Pub & Grub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lynches Pub & Grub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lynches Pub & Grub 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 Lynches Pub & Grub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lynches Pub & Grub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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