North Bridge Tavern

2119 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at North Bridge Tavern, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting North Bridge Tavern on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
70
Oct 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no quaternary test strips for triple sink.
16-37-1
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer. Educated bartender on using chlorine sanitizer, she is going to purchase.
22-38-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Bridge Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Bridge Tavern on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Bridge Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at North Bridge Tavern.

How does North Bridge Tavern compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

North Bridge Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has North Bridge Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at North Bridge Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North Bridge Tavern 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 North Bridge Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, North Bridge Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.