New Pass Grill and Bait Shop
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
100
Score
New Pass Grill and Bait Shop has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so New Pass Grill and Bait Shop is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhausted fan in the kitchen next to the grill soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
41
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the self serve soda machine soiled. Manager cleaned and sanitized the ice chute. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Microphone stored in a box of mayo pcs in the wait station area. Manager removed the microphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of vinegar stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the vinegar on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the grill soiled. Dry storage shelves in the cook line area soiled.
23-03-4
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Processed capers stored at room temperature in the front counter area. Manager stated the capers were stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the capers.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Processed capers stored at room temperature in the front counter area. Manager stated the capers were stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the capers.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner store next to liquid margarine under the grill. Manager removed the grill cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
64
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall exhaust fan next to the cook line soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment on the cook line soiled.
36-73-4
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over cans of beer in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Manager removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the self service soda machine soiled. Manager cleaned the ice chute. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan in the kitchen next to the grill soiled.
23-03-4
74
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
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
70
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a shelf next to clean pans in the kitchen. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling next to the cook line soiled.
36-34-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Pass Grill and Bait Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Pass Grill and Bait Shop on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Pass Grill and Bait Shop?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Pass Grill and Bait Shop.
How does New Pass Grill and Bait Shop compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
New Pass Grill and Bait Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has New Pass Grill and Bait Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Pass Grill and Bait Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Pass Grill and Bait 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 New Pass Grill and Bait Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Pass Grill and Bait Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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