Stiks
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024
47
Score
Stiks has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Stiks on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the rear of the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken had been held overnight. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the rear of the kitchen. The operator stated the cooked chicken had been pulled from the walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. The operator placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the cooked noodles have been held overnight in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the noodles. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the entrance to the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the dry storage area. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cooler door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used as a food liner for pot stickers in the reach in cooler near the service window.
21-05-5
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 the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Soiled mop heads stored on the floor in the kitchen.
42-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the door to the entrance to the kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for corn starch in the dry storage area. The operator removed the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gasket for the walk in cooler soiled with a black slime-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop heads on the kitchen floor.
42-01-4
58
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Containers of cooked chicken stored on floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gasket for the walk in cooler soiled with a black slime-like build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stiks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stiks on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stiks?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stiks.
How does Stiks compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Stiks most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Stiks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Stiks have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Stiks 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 Stiks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stiks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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