Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar

195 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on the hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers without labels.

02D-01-5

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a scoop without a handle. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 7 small flying insects in outside bar area (beer garden) not landing on any single service items or food. Operator contacted pest control service company. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed no live small flying insects at time of callback inspection. Observed a total of 23 live large flying insects (possibly bees) throughout establishment at the beer garden, main bar, rooftop bar, and golf course bar with two landing on syrup bottles in rooftop bar and 1 landing on soda nozzle in wait station soda dispensing machine next to main bar. Operator had employee clean and sanitize bottles and nozzle. Discussed with operator the importance of remedying this violation and operator stated they would be reaching out to their pest control company again for service and treatment. **Time Extended**

35A-02-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popstroke Sarasota Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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