Smack Dab on the Bay

1055 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Smack Dab on the Bay has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of employees medicine stored on a preparation area in the kitchen. Operator removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-07-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of dish soap stored next to packages of bagels near the three compartment sink. Employee removed the dish soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table umbrellas stored in front on the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Operator removed the umbrellas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee handling a cooked Quesadilla with their bare hands while plating for a customer. Operator discarded the quesadilla.

09-01-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef dated 9/3 and cooked black beans dated 9/10 stored in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the items.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handling a cooked Quesadilla with their bare hands while plating for a customer. Operator discarded the quesadilla.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef dated 9/3 and cooked black beans dated 9/10 stored in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the items.

01B-24-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.

16-37-1

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the three compartment sink area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stack of umbrellas stored in front of the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Manager removed the umbrellas. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test available for the sanitizer buckets and the three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Person in charge placed the water on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service soufflé cups stored next to the hand washing sink in the front counter area area. Employee removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Manager removed and sanitized the knives and discarded the block. **Corrected On-Site**

14-55-4

Dec 29, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smack Dab on the Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smack Dab on the Bay on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smack Dab on the Bay?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smack Dab on the Bay.

How does Smack Dab on the Bay compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Smack Dab on the Bay most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Smack Dab on the Bay's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smack Dab on the Bay have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smack Dab on the Bay 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 Smack Dab on the Bay inspected?

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

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