Sage Srq
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Sage Srq has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Sage Srq trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Chef placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Chef place the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 an item from the floor then handed clean equipment without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ice bucket stored next the hand wash sink in the ice machine area. Chef removed the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
74
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a dry storage rack across from the dish machine. Chef removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 250ppm quaternary.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over ready to eat spinach in the reach in cooler right side of the cook line. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
78
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand washing sink in the bar area to rinse fresh herbs. Educated employees that hand washing sink are to be used for washing hands only.
31A-11-4
70
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 touched their face around the mouth area then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
86
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food hanging on the lip of the preparation sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb thawing in standing water. Employee placed the lamb in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sage Srq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sage Srq on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sage Srq?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sage Srq.
How does Sage Srq compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Sage Srq most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Sage Srq's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sage Srq have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sage Srq 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 Sage Srq inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sage Srq is inspected around two times per year on average.
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