Roessler's Flight Deck
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Roessler's Flight Deck has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Stored food not covered” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Roessler's Flight Deck's latest score of 50 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 lb lobster meat, 3 lb snapper, and 3lb scallops in regular bag not frozen.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.Observed 2 lb lobster meat, 3 lb snapper, and 3lb scallops in regular bag not frozen.
03G-04-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed cold pantry reach in cooler door gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in employee bathroom and back hall. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil on floor in dry storage, shrimp case on floor in walkin freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed bones in walkin freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
50
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard and mixer shield.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed standing water on floor in employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil containers on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 96F water. Employee dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed vegetables and bones in walk in freezer, and sweet breads in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
70
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
03G-05-5
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain medication on top of cook line shelf next to food. Employee removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. **Repeat Violation**
03G-05-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Caesar salad dressing on menu made with raw eggs not noted on menu. Staff corrected by adding asterisk to menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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 operator agreement in English and Spanish, employees read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. HACCP plan submitted, awaiting Special Processes for approval.
03G-50-1
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 - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed in employee bathroom.
36-22-4
47
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed fish in walkin freezer not labeled with defrost instructions.
03G-05-5
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed fish in walkin cooler frozen without 10k bags. Operator restocked the 10k bags. Operator submitted plan to State for variance **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed slicer blade guard soiled with food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed plan submitted to State.
03G-50-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed CO2 tank not secured in dry storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed uncovered frozen food in both walkin freezers, Fish, Ice Cream, Duck Sauce. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed frozen fish, vacuum sealed meatloaf(Reachin Cooler)and chicken in walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed vacuum packaging of fish and meats held in walkin freezer without submitted HACCP or variance plan. Please submit plans to DHR.SpecialProcess@myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at cold station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed ice buildup in chest freezer by cold station. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed Fish vacuum packed not in 10K bag in freezer without variance. **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar Salad Dressing made with raw eggs not identified on menu. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed frozen fish, vacuum sealed meatloaf(Reachin Cooler)and chicken in walk in freezer **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed 2 light fixtures in kitchen not shielded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed various sauces and fish and bones for stock not covered in Walkin Freezer .As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on white guard in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed house vacuum sealed salmon defrosted in Walkin Cooler without package cut .
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at cold station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
52
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 10 ppm.
22-52-4
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed no label on frozen fish.
03G-05-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed salmon without letter of pellet fed and farmed or aquacultured. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed no HACCP plan for reduced oxygen packaging. Emailed operator template and information on where to send plan for approval.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed no variance plan for fresh fish. Emailed operator template and information on where to get approved.
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Caesar Salad dressing made with raw eggs, and smoked salmon not identified on menu. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooled soups in Walkin Cooler , fish and duck trimmings in Walkin Freezer not covered.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer by cold station.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of Dishwashing Machine.
16-21-4
35
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roessler's Flight Deck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roessler's Flight Deck on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roessler's Flight Deck?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Roessler's Flight Deck.
How does Roessler's Flight Deck compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Roessler's Flight Deck most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Roessler's Flight Deck's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roessler's Flight Deck have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Roessler's Flight Deck 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 Roessler's Flight Deck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roessler's Flight Deck is inspected around three times per year on average.
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