Sarasota Lanes

2250 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237

American

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Sarasota Lanes has been inspected three times since 2022. Sarasota Lanes was last inspected on Sep 12, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored above the fill line in the make table. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30minutes and placed it below the fill line. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed them a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Emailed them a copy.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the triple sink. Had them rehash their hands in the hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling in the kitchen not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and chicken stored on the floor of the dry storage and walk in cooler respectively. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for their triple sink.

16-37-1

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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and handed them more. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil on the floor of dry storage. Operator placed items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth on the make table cutting board. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarasota Lanes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarasota Lanes on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sarasota Lanes?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sarasota Lanes.

How does Sarasota Lanes compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Sarasota Lanes most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Sarasota Lanes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sarasota Lanes have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sarasota Lanes 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 Sarasota Lanes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sarasota Lanes is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Ed Smith Stadium Clubhouse

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Concessions/Vending Areas 126 ,127

2700 12 St

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Sarasota → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Sarasota