New Pass Grill and Bait Shop
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
41
Score
The New Pass Grill And Bait Shop, located at 1505 Ken Thompson Pkwy in Sarasota, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 27, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified five critical, one major, and one minor violation. While most of its 14 recorded inspections have been low-risk, this most recent inspection noted issues including an unclean exhaust fan, improperly dated food, and an employee handling clean equipment after coughing without washing their hands.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
41
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
64
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
64
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
58
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jan 27, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhausted fan in the kitchen next to the grill soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed Par cooked bacon with a date mark of 1-19. Employee discarded the bacon **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hands then handle clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and wash the hands . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-14-4
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 a mop, then clean utensils without washing your hands. Employee removed the utensil to be sanitized and washed their hands . **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Par cooked bacon with a date mark of 1-19. Employee discarded the bacon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to containers of mayonnaise in the storage area. Employee removed the spray bottles. Fire extinguisher store next to single service items in the front counter area . Employee removed the fire extinguisher **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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