Rose & Ivy
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Rose & Ivy stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Rose & Ivy on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over washed green beans in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef placed the shrimp below the green beans. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed oranges in the walk in cooler. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink on the sushi line. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at the hand wash sinks next to the ice machine in the kitchen, next to the ice machine on the 2nd floor and on the sushi line.
31B-04-4
58
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
95
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handling cucumbers with their bare hands while cutting them on the sushi line. Employee discarded the cucumbers. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee handling cucumbers with their bare hands while cutting them on the sushi line. Employee discarded the cucumbers. **Warning**
09-01-4
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** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink on the sushi line. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on the sushi line blocked by a sheet pan. Employee removed the pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna and salmon thawing at room temperature on the sushi line. Employee placed the fish in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over unwashed avocados in the reach in cooler on the sushi line. Chef removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over washed green beans in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed the can opener to be sanitized **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw sushi items on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sinks in the 2nd floor bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in the middle and right side of the cook line have torn gaskets. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Chef removed the knives to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
45
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef the clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employees washed their hands and changed gloves. Employee handled the trash can then plastic food wrap without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line has very low water pressure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine blocked with racks of glasses. Manager removed the racks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the left side of the cook line and next to the ice machine. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to the ice machine. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 in the expo area next to food. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
47
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink near the left side of the cook line has low water pressure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On the 2nd floor the establishment has moved their sushi bar and are in the process of adding a liquor bar. Manager stated no remolding plans have been submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
78
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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 stated they washed their hands in the bathroom, but did not wash their hands in the kitchen before handling clean equipment. The employee properly washed their hands in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink near the left side of the cook line has low water pressure. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the 1st and 2nd floor ice machines. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. On the 2nd floor the establishment has moved their sushi bar and are in the process of adding a liquor bar. Manager stated no remolding plans have been submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
55
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over beef steak in the walk-in cooler. Chef placed the ground beef below the beef steak. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on the hood of a roll down reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the shrimp in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
64
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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 picked up a item from the floor than touched single use gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine block by a cart and racks of clean glasses. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink right side of the sushi line. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of ginger stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Manager removed the drink.
12B-07-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rose & Ivy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rose & Ivy on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rose & Ivy?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rose & Ivy.
How does Rose & Ivy compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Rose & Ivy most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Rose & Ivy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rose & Ivy have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rose & Ivy 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 Rose & Ivy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rose & Ivy is inspected around four times per year on average.
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