Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark

5170 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning spray bottles in hand sink near dish machine. Employee relocated chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass near dumpster.

33-23-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat salad. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary bucket over 400 ppm, corrected to 200ppm. Need to call for service on concentration. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed ready to use sanitizer spray on shelf over reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor in back storage.

25-05-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed buildup of debris under door edge on top exterior dish machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board. Employee removed. Educated employees on proper storage of employee food and drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.

12A-08-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed commercially frozen meatballs in warmer for 2.5 hours at 110F. Cook turned warmer unit up. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed sanitizer spray bottle next to food in warmer. Cook relocated chemical to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed half rack of wings cooling blocking hand washing sink. Cook removed to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

27-06-4

Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

16-52-4

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

27-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on right side door of reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over Parmesan cheese in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter at mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signatures on employee agreements. Printed English and Spanish agreements and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on walk in freezer floor cases of bread, cheese, and bucket of ice on floor.

08B-38-4

Oct 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark.

How does Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark 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 Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Clark is inspected around two times per year on average.

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