Mccurdy's Comedy Theater

1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

Other

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mccurdy's Comedy Theater has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Mccurdy's Comedy Theater scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of cheese sauce dented at the seams. Operator placed the cans aside for a refund.

01B-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on the floor in the kitchen area next to the bar. Employee placed the fry oil on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above the cook line soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the bottom section of the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line torn.

14-11-5

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of bleach stored next to an ice bucket next to the ice machine. Employee removed the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began work, handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked chicken stored on a plate in the same container as raw chicken, visible cross contamination observed. Manager discarded the Cooked chicken.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked chicken stored on a plate in the same container as raw chicken, visible cross contamination observed. Manager discarded the Cooked chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-08-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for sanitizer buckets and dishwasher.

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice machine soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the bar area.

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mccurdy's Comedy Theater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mccurdy's Comedy Theater on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mccurdy's Comedy Theater?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mccurdy's Comedy Theater.

How does Mccurdy's Comedy Theater compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Mccurdy's Comedy Theater most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Mccurdy's Comedy Theater's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mccurdy's Comedy Theater have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mccurdy's Comedy Theater 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 Mccurdy's Comedy Theater inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mccurdy's Comedy Theater is inspected around two times per year on average.

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