Pacific Counter
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
70
Score
Pacific Counter appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “sanitizer bucket stored with food”, showing up five times.
Pacific Counter's latest score of 70 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Yellow cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The employees properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw tuna and seaweed stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoops handles used for raw tuna and raw salmon not stored above the food in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Insect control device over food preparation area. Observed a racquet style insect zapper stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the insect control device. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic portion cups stored on the floor in the prep area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tapioca pearls and cooked spam held at time as public health control with no time marking. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Observed the last written recorded ph level for the sushi rice was last recorded on 5/26. **Warning**
03G-49-2
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sushi rice held under a HAACP plan date marked 7/20. The operator placed a correct date on the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed cooked chicken packaged on site using a reduced oxygen method in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - pH meter used to test sushi rice not calibrated.
03G-36-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employees not knowledgeable on testing ph balance of sushi rice in accordance to HACCP plan.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on food preparation tables and near single use items in the kitchen.
21-44-1
43
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm after running 4 times. The operator set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm after running 5 times. The operator stated a technician was in shortly after the inspection and the machine was properly sanitizing. The three compartment sink was set up for proper ware washing and sanitizing. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for spam musabi and tapioca boba tea pearls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed no information on cooked chicken packaged using reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
03G-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
67
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanizer buckets stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
21-44-1
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanizer buckets stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
21-44-1
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for manual warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed raw salmon packaged onsite using reduced oxygen packaging in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spam musubi (76F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the musubi had been held for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked sweet potato noodles (57F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The noodles had been held for more than 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-house fermented kimchi (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature in the prep area. The operator stated the kimchi was prepared approximately 2 hours prior. The operator does not have a HACCP plan for the kimchi. The operator placed the kimchi in the walk in cooler. Observed spam musubi (76F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the musubi had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the food. Observed cooked sweet potato noodles (57F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The noodles had been held for more than 24 hours. The operator discarded the noodles. Observed tapioca boba pearls (84F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen without time for public health control. The operator stated the boba pearls were prepared approximately 2 hours prior. The operator placed the pearls in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw salmon packaged onsite using reduced oxygen packaging with no approved HACCP plan. Observed chicken cooked and packaged on site using reduced oxygen packaging with no approved HACCP plan Observed onsite fermented kimchi held at a temperature greater than 41F with no approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking access to the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food prep table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee headphones and cell phone stored on a food prep table in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanizer buckets stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
32
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored on shelves near food products in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen tuna in the process of thawing not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Observed employee beverages stored on shelves above food prep areas in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for brown sugar not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on food prep tables in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Sep 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pacific Counter last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pacific Counter on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pacific Counter?
Across the inspection record, “sanitizer bucket stored with food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pacific Counter.
How does Pacific Counter compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Pacific Counter most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Pacific Counter's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pacific Counter have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pacific Counter 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 Pacific Counter inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pacific Counter is inspected around five times per year on average.
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