Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Landings

4944 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Landings has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitization. The dishmachine was fixed during the inspection. The dishmachine is at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed spinach artichoke dip date marked 10/30. The operator discarded the dip. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed spinach artichoke dip date marked 10/30. The operator discarded the dip. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-17-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator stocked the hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door jamb.
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near the dishmachine. The sanitizer bucket was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
50
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bag used for storage in direct contact with cooked cauliflower pizza crust in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara at 1:30 (126F - Hot Holding) near the service window. An employee stated the sauce had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The marinara sauce was reheated to (168F - Hot Holding) at 2:00. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of a mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for black pepper in the kitchen. The portion cup was removed from the pepper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar and the hand sink near the front service window. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water and wet wiping cloths in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the pizza station.
29-49-6
55
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the bottled beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed spinach artichoke dip not date marked with the date removed from the freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the service window blocked by a trash can. The operator removed the trash can from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the service window. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw chicken not stored 6 inches off the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of tomatoes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the hand sinks behind the bar and near the service window.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored on top of pizza boxes in the dry storage area. Observed employee cell phones stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
50
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of juice stored in drink ice behind the bar. The operator discarded the ice in the bin. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat banana peppers in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bottles of juice stored in drink ice behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area surroundings the nozzles at the self-serve soda machine soiled with a black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed spinach artichoke dip thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the dip in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled with a black mold like substance. The operator cleaned the interior of the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a bracelet. The employee removed the bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored in a plastic container stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored on a soiled surface at the ice machine. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between roll top doors at the reach in cooler. The operator removed the knife for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
39
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The most recent health inspection at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Landings on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Landings.

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

Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Landings most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Landings have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Landings means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe Landings inspected?

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