Mouthole

2637 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231

Other

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Mouthole appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Mouthole's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink blocked by a bread rack. The operator moved the rack allowing access to the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of a slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in freezer door handle soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

23-24-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a package of plastic portion cups. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a plastic bucket of pickles in the 2-door reach in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked beef in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw animal products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Raymond Mabalot food manager certification expired 1/4/2025.

53A-03-7

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.

35B-03-4

Oct 12, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mouthole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mouthole on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Mouthole compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Mouthole most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Mouthole's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mouthole have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mouthole 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 Mouthole inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mouthole is inspected around three times per year on average.

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