Ripfire Siesta Key

5218 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242

American

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Ripfire Siesta Key stretching back to 2022. Ripfire Siesta Key was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Ripfire Siesta Key trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2025. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on can opener blade. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Observed water filters marked 12/20/24. **Repeat Violation**

29-28-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed quaternary bucket above test kit chart 400ppm or higher. Corrected with employee to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with debris.Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters with change date of 11/2024.

29-28-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 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. Observed in walk in cooler 12 Lbs cooked sausage and 1lb. Red peppers diced dated 8/9/24. Operators discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Observed in walk in cooler 12 Lbs cooked sausage and 1lb. Red peppers diced dated 8/9/24. Operators discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Observed ice scoop in soiled container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed in ladies room. Emailed sign to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed coating of rust and debris. **Time Extended**

16-21-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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 dishwashing machine chlorine at 0 ppm. **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine. **Warning**

16-21-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine near doors.

16-21-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some old labels stuck on cleaning plastic food containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 12/1/21. Please print updated.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ripfire Siesta Key last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ripfire Siesta Key on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ripfire Siesta Key?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ripfire Siesta Key.

How does Ripfire Siesta Key compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Ripfire Siesta Key most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Ripfire Siesta Key's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ripfire Siesta Key have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ripfire Siesta Key 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 Ripfire Siesta Key inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ripfire Siesta Key is inspected around three times per year on average.

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