Sarasota Food Plus Beer
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Sarasota Food Plus Beer has 11 inspections in the public record. Sarasota Food Plus Beer was last inspected on Oct 2, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of butane fuel stored with their dry storage goods. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored above the fill line in the left side make table: Chopped cabbage mix (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs and placed it in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops in the kitchen and at the bar. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a closed employee drink stored in the ice machine. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor behind the fryers with heavy grease build up and lost utensils.
36-01-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed their sanitizer bucket stored next to containers of food in the kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
50
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used a scoop for cinnamon. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee phones stored with/above the wing mix station.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a line cook working with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoop stored in murky standing 86F degree water. Operator removed the scoops and got new ones. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
82
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
95
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on the right side reach in cooler: Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); Cut French fries (52F - Cold Holding); Meat wraps (53F - Cold Holding); Meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); Mixed veggies (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese based spread (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of them and called a repairman. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side reach in cooler: Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); Cut French fries (52F - Cold Holding); Meat wraps (53F - Cold Holding); Meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); Mixed veggies (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese based spread (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of them and called a repairman. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used to dump ice. Operator cleared the ice out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stuck between cracks on the cook line. **Warning**
10-17-4
61
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have his current license available. Operate printed out and posted his license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers stored upright on the cook line. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed the dishwasher machine at 00ppm chlorine. Operator switched out the buckets and remeasured at 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat coleslaw underneath. Operator removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (72F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed item in a walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle in the dishwashing area with chemical inside unlabeled. Operator labeled the bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two single service cups used as scoops for seasoning in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the establishment.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee apron stored on top of soda boxes in the dry storage area. Operator removed the apron. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops making contact with food in containers of flour in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to rolls on the cook line. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the inside walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
41
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in the left side make table. Operator removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket on a food prep table. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the dry storage area. Operator labeled the bottle and stored it with the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the clothes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle in contact with food in a container of flour. Operator removed the scoop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
50
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with a buildup of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a build up of food debris on the warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents with grease build up in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed without removing them form the package. Operator cut open the packages to introduce oxygen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the fryer door handles in the kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the kitchen area with dust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in both the outside and inside walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken and raw beef in drawer cooler under grill on cook line at 51F. Employee said drawer had been open on hot line for approximately 20 minutes . Employee place on ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat and soiled aprons stored on food in dry storage. Employee moved clothes items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers in dishwasher area.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on cutting board on cook line. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarasota Food Plus Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarasota Food Plus Beer on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarasota Food Plus Beer?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sarasota Food Plus Beer.
How does Sarasota Food Plus Beer compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Sarasota Food Plus Beer most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Sarasota Food Plus Beer's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sarasota Food Plus Beer have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sarasota Food Plus Beer 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 Sarasota Food Plus Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sarasota Food Plus Beer is inspected around four times per year on average.
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