Raffurtys Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
45
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Raffurtys Bar and Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Raffurtys Bar and Grill's latest score of 45 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over hotdogs in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the ice machine. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ice scoop and ice buckets stored next to the hand wash sink next to the ice machine. Employee removed the items. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone and sanitized the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under both exit doors in the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mahi thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink. Employee placed the mahi in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 pans of chicken dip stored in the walk in cooler with date marks of 7/25 and 7/27. Manager discarded the items.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 pans of chicken dip stored in the walk in cooler with date marks of 7/25 and 7/27. Manager discarded the items.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to washed their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work and handing clean equipment. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
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 using a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean ice buckets stored next to the hand wash sink near the ice machine in the kitchen. Manager removed the buckets.
24-27-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
52
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen and left side of the bar area. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM training expired for the only CFM for the establishment. Ian Grinols 6/5/19 SERVSAFE **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and exterior of both ice buckets soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack next to the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
67
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw ground beef change gloves then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage reach in cooler in the 2nd floor bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee sneezed into their hands/arm then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-14-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in the hand washing sink next to the ice machine. Employee removed and sanitized the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filters missing on the cook line exhaust hood.
14-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raffurtys Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raffurtys Bar and Grill on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raffurtys Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Raffurtys Bar and Grill.
How does Raffurtys Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Raffurtys Bar and Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Raffurtys Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Raffurtys Bar and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Raffurtys Bar and Grill 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 Raffurtys Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Raffurtys Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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