Scalawags

1112 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Scalawags has been inspected five times since 2022. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Scalawags' latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on the inside and outside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**

22-31-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under the triple sink and ice machine heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**

10-20-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on the inside and outside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-31-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under the triple sink and ice machine heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

10-20-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at bar.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on the inside and outside of ice machine.

22-31-4

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the walk in bar cooler floor not replaced daily.

36-06-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under the triple sink and ice machine heavily soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.

10-20-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scalawags last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scalawags on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Scalawags compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Scalawags most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Scalawags' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Scalawags have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Scalawags means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Scalawags inspected?

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

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