Opita Salad
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
61
Score
Public records show six inspections at Opita Salad stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Opita Salad trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Beer/water pitchers stored in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing in the unisex bathroom. Manager placed a hand wash sign at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all food containers in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Both ceilings fans in the kitchen soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under the door back exit of the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen.
36-11-4
61
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tilapia.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner placed the raw beef below cooked beef. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line. Owner placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint stored on a shelf next to clean pans. Owner removed the paint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tilapia.
06-09-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen has a gap in the door on the sides and bottom.
35B-01-4
50
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on right side door on reach in cooler on cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at rear of kitchen not self closing.
35B-03-4
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands. Server removed equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the front counter area. Person in charge removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Person in charge removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
52
Apr 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Opita Salad last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Opita Salad on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Opita Salad?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Opita Salad.
How does Opita Salad compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Opita Salad most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Opita Salad's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Opita Salad have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Opita Salad means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Opita Salad inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Opita Salad is inspected around three times per year on average.
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