Orange Octopus

1220 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Orange Octopus six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Isabella Gaskell working with expired food handler training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Did not observe any employee training. Observed Arianna Belyshev working since February without any employee training. Did not observe any employee training certificates. **Admin Complaint**

53B-14-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed remodel application 9/11/25. Plan review still awaiting plans. **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Isabella Gaskell working with expired food handler training.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

51-16-7

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in front counter display freezers.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign in bathroom. Manager added sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 2 quaternary sanitizer buckets at 0ppm. Employee corrected to 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-53-4

53B-14-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no receptacle in bathroom .

32-12-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights over dry storage shelving without cover or sleeves.

38-07-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on Dumpster shared with stores in plaza.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orange Octopus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orange Octopus on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Orange Octopus compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Orange Octopus most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Orange Octopus' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Orange Octopus have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Orange Octopus 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 Orange Octopus inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Orange Octopus is inspected around two times per year on average.

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