Pdq
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Pdq appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Pdq was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of debris on the top exterior” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Pdq's latest score of 67 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Observed melted butter attached to bun toaster. Manager added to time list. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed in dishmachine area. Employee added towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind front counter reach in cooler. Employee dried floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) at the breading station. The operator stated the chicken has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the chicken in an ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in a reach-in freezer in the prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the handwashing sink near the ice cream machine.
29-11-4
64
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above dry storage in the dish area soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
90
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above dry storage in the dish area soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a loose handle on the reach in cooler drawer near the fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
86
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without two layers of impermeable protection on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Observed employee with a cloth bandage on his hand working in drive-thru handling clean equipment and utensils with no glove covering the bandage. Employee placed glove on the hand with the bandage. **Corrected On-Site**
11-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lemon slice in the handwashing sink in the chicken breading area. Educated the operator the sink is for handwashing only. Operator removed the lemon slice. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler on the expo line with rust and pitted.
14-33-4
70
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at frontline prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers soiled at Walk in Cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on the top exterior” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pdq.
How does Pdq compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Pdq most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Pdq's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pdq have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pdq 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 Pdq inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq is inspected around two times per year on average.
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