Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lids in hand sink near dish machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket missing on parts of upright reach in cooler near back door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container behind romaine lettuce in reach in cooler unit next to ice machine.
14-38-4
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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/. Observed walk in cooler outside on side wall on cement blocks. Not in plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed Walk in cooler on side of building. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Observed walk in cooler on side of building. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 3 tanks outside next to shed not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler cold holding sausage 59F, chicken 49F, cut tomatoes 50F, meatballs 50F. Operator to call for service and staff to move product to reach in coolers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed in walk in cooler on side of building cold holding 160 lbs shredded cheese 52F, 4 lbs meatballs cooked 50F, 5 lbs cooked sausage 50F, 4 lbs feta 53F, 2lbs. shredded cheddar cheese 53F, and 3lbs cooked squash. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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/. Observed walk in cooler outside on side wall on cement blocks. Not in plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed Walk in cooler on side of building. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 3 tanks outside next to shed not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
74
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler cold holding sausage 59F, chicken 49F, cut tomatoes 50F, meatballs 50F. Operator to call for service and staff to move product to reach in coolers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook washed hand in triple sink no soap, then changed gloves. Educated cook and washed hands in hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
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/. Observed walk in cooler outside on side wall on cement blocks. Not in plan. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 3 tanks outside next to shed not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
64
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. Employee changed sanitizer bucket and still at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler in storage area cold holding meatballs 46F, turkey 48F, chicken 47F, sour cream 45F. Observed in tall pizza reach in cooler at pizza station, spinach cheese dip 50F . Cook moved product to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed blue bucket in hand wash sink by dish machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in closet that has floor mixer, and 2 missing over ice machine. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed 1 of 2 shared dumpsters without drain plug. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed not secured tank in shed. **Warning**
51-11-4
58
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over cooked chicken wings. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed key lime, peanut butter, and chocolate mini pies not date marked. Pies came from other restaurant location. Educated person in charge.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of cups stored on floor by back refrigerators.
25-05-4
74
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cold Holding Marinara 46F, Shredded Cheese 45F in single door reachin cooler against wall on right side. Operator moved to another reachin cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Printed English copy and emailed Spanish copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed reachin cooler with ambient temperature of 46F.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed to go containers in dry storage shed. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream Cheese Vegetable dip 47F , Marinara 47F, Chicken Cooked 50F held in Reachin Cooler . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed Cream Cheese Dip 42F, Sour Cream 41F, Chicken Wings 42F. Observed in Grista box 3rd Reachin Cooler on right side Meatballs 48F, Ham 47F. Operator to move product to another box. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to bottom of wall between refrigeration storage and dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe.
How does Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe 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 Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Origin Craft Beer and Pizza Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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