Marina Jack Patio
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Marina Jack Patio nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to pretzel bread on a shelf under the hot wells on the cook line. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the consumer advisory for oysters to the GM, GM printed and posted the consumer advisory before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food pan stored in the hand wash sink on the cook line. Manager removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of the walk in cooler. Employees moped and cleaned the floors. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the tuna.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone keys and wallet stored on a shelf next to food on the cook line. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels on the cook line not stored in a sanitizer solution between uses. Employee placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over washed and cut cabbage in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the tuna below the cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed an employee cutting strawberries without washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut strawberries. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink in the cook line area. Chef placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the right side of the bar soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above the expo line soiled.
36-34-5
78
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled. Wall in the walk-in cooler soiled. (beer line area)
36-27-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in the hallway next to the cook line.
35B-01-4
64
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
78
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution in the bar area +200ppm Chlorine. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both beer coolers in the bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife rack on the cook line soiled. Chef removed and cleaned the knife rack. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Chef removed and sanitized the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of the bottom in the reach in cooler in the hallway area rusted.
14-11-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marina Jack Patio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marina Jack Patio on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marina Jack Patio?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marina Jack Patio.
How does Marina Jack Patio compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Marina Jack Patio most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Marina Jack Patio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marina Jack Patio have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marina Jack Patio 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 Marina Jack Patio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marina Jack Patio is inspected around three times per year on average.
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