Sandollar Restaurant

233 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

Seafood

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2023

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sandollar Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Sandollar Restaurant since Jun 6, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 6, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Unwrapped pastries and donuts displayed on the buffet line not protected. Manager placed a sneeze guard over the items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

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

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x3 foot hole in the wall below the preparation sink next to the chemical room.

36-24-5

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored stored next to clean plates on the cook line. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs ambient temperature 57F stored on ice on the cook line. Manager stated the eggs had been on ice for 2 hours. Manager placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the sausage. Raw shell eggs stored over yogurt in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the eggs below the yogurt. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager call the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandollar Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandollar Restaurant on file is from Jun 6, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sandollar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Sandollar Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Sandollar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandollar Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sandollar Restaurant 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.

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