Popis Place at Lockwood
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
32
Score
Popis Place at Lockwood has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employees re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the chicken. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line Owner removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed butter packets stored on the tables in the dining room, a table of customer left and new customers were seated at the table and the butter packet were not removed. Owner voluntarily discarded all the butter packets on the tables. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter packets stored on the tables in the dining room, a table of customer left and new customers were seated at the table and the butter packet were not removed. Owner voluntarily discarded all the butter packets on the tables. **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to coffee filters in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the containers on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Three 1x1 foot holes in the wall next to the office in the kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection oven next to the walk in cooler soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
32
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Though out the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired on 2/15/25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Though out the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat ham and mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs were stored at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage (49F - Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes . Employee placed the items in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Container of turkey gravy stored in the walk in cooler with mold on the container and gravy. Owner discarded the gravy. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in the three compartment sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area to wash dishes. Employee was informed and rewashed the dishes in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Owner stated the rice was prepared on 8/17. Owner placed a date mark on the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired on 2/15/25 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Though out the kitchen. **Warning**
36-11-4
27
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without changing their gloves. Employee re-washed their dishes and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated the rice was cooked on 11/17. Employee placed a date mark on the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board in the preparation area. Employee removed the drink and the cutting board to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Though out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered potatoes stored next to the hand washing sink across from the cook line. Employee removed the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
47
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. Raw sausage stored over chicken salad in the reach in cooler next to the expo line. Employee removed the sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection oven next to the walk in cooler soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in the cook line area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack next to the office soiled. Racks in the walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked lamb and cooked sausage in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee dip bread into french toast batter containing raw eggs then handled clean utensils without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employees washed their hands and changed their gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Corned beef hash (55F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored on the cook line for approximately 1 hours. Employee placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking pot stored in the hand washing sink next to the dishmachine. Employee removed the pot. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield on the light above the cook line cracked and broken.
38-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloths in the kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Employee placed the cloths in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator on the latest Governors executive Employee handed raw chicken then changed their gloves and handed clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized then washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee re-washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in the cook line area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Table mixer in the kitchen rusted on several surfaces.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the containers on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the ground beef in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
45
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs had been at room temperature for 1 hour. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts.
11-07-5
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. Emailed handouts.
11-26-1
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. Emailed handouts.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in the cook line area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers of food stored in the walk-in cooler not covered. Employee covered the containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab thawing at room temperature. Owner placed the krab in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employees placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
37
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over pickle spears in the walk-in cooler. Owner removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and slicer parts stored in the hand washing sink next to the dish machine. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several food items stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Owner covered all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors though out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popis Place at Lockwood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popis Place at Lockwood on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popis Place at Lockwood?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Popis Place at Lockwood.
How does Popis Place at Lockwood compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Popis Place at Lockwood most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Popis Place at Lockwood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popis Place at Lockwood have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Popis Place at Lockwood 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 Popis Place at Lockwood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popis Place at Lockwood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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