Main Bar Sandwich Shop

1944 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

American

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Main Bar Sandwich Shop stretching back to 2022. Main Bar Sandwich Shop was last inspected on Apr 3, 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 two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloth stored in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Manager placed the wiping cloth with the dirty linen. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife stored in a sanitizer solution. Owner removed and ran the knife through the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse stored next to bag in box soda in the dry storage area. Owner removed the purse. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Employee placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6x2 inch hole in the ceiling across from the dish machine.

36-32-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during the inspection confirmation #237606509 **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to clean soup bowls in the front counter area. Owner removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the preparation area next to the dishwasher. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Batteries dead at the soap dispenser at the hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Employee replaced the batteries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Main Bar Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Main Bar Sandwich Shop on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Main Bar Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Main Bar Sandwich Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Main Bar Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Main Bar Sandwich Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Main Bar Sandwich Shop 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 Main Bar Sandwich Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Main Bar Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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