Shs Sarasota
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
100
Score
Shs Sarasota has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Shs Sarasota is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of medicine stored in the reach in freezer with food products. Operator placed it in a container and labeled it properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Salsa (60F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs and does not use TPHC since they switched managers. Operator placed the items in the reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of waffle mix stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lid open. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed there coffee filters not stored properly between uses. **Warning**
25-06-4
64
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed ply wood as flooring under the triple sink due to repairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the backside of the dumpster rusted out with a dent. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line: Hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Half and half (51F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (60F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator stated they routinely dispose of their food at the end of their 3 and a half hour breakfast. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals unlabeled in the kitchen. Employee disposed of the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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 the operator a copy. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Emailed the operator a copy. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary triple sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 agreement. Had the operator sign an agreement and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed ply wood as flooring under the triple sink due to repairs. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the backside of the dumpster rusted out with a dent. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for the shared restrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed the single service spoons at the buffet stored handle side down. **Warning**
25-02-4
39
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line and a reach in cooler in the kitchen: Butter chips (64F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the butter chips and cream cheese had been out for approximately 3 hrs and put them in a reach in freezer. Operator also stated that the shredded cheese and sausage had been in their reach in cooler for approximately 3 hrs and put them in the reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed in the reach in cooler: shredded cheese and sausage at 41F cold holding. Observed butter chips and cream cheese at 70F cold holding on the buffet line. Operator stated that the butter chips and cream cheese were out for approximately 2 hrs and put them in the reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed utensils and other kitchen items drying on a towel. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
78
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the buffet line and a reach in cooler in the kitchen: Butter chips (64F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the butter chips and cream cheese had been out for approximately 3 hrs and put them in a reach in freezer. Operator also stated that the shredded cheese and sausage had been in their reach in cooler for approximately 3 hrs and put them in the reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed employee bathroom hand wash sink under pressure. Operator cleaned the faucet and restored pressure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen or employee bathroom hand wash sinks. Operator placed paper towels at the sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 an agreement and emailed him more copies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed utensils and other kitchen items drying on a towel. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the lobby reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
50
Apr 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.Did not observe any vomit Cleaning plan. Emailed manager plan in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in tabletop cooler on cold buffet line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
78
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard cooked eggs and cut melon at 54F on breakfast line. Employee stated items had been out of refrigeration for about 30 minutes. Employee placed items in refrigeration to cool. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Manager filled out time as a public health control form for eggs and melon for future. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shs Sarasota last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shs Sarasota on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shs Sarasota?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shs Sarasota.
How does Shs Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Shs Sarasota most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Shs Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shs Sarasota have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shs Sarasota 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 Shs Sarasota inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shs Sarasota is inspected around three times per year on average.
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