Stonewood Grill & Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Stonewood Grill & Tavern stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Stonewood Grill & Tavern's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand washing sink in the dish area blocked by a fan. Operator moved fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of storage containers in the dish area.
24-08-4
78
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles around the floor drain on the cook line and in the back prep area missing tiles, and collecting standing water.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling utensils, door handles, soiled equipment, then touching ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener and floor mixer head and backsplash. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the dish area with a sheet pan and a fan on it. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling vents in the hallway on the way to the walk in cooler heavily soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles around the floor drain on the cook line missing tiles and collecting standing water.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks stored in reach in cooler with ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the reach in cooler on the cook line with rusted shelving. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
52
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed prepared salsa and garlic oil sauce in walk in cooler exceeding 7 days. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling utensils, door handles, soiled equipment, then touching ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Garlic butter bread on cook line was labeled 3 days ago and not being held and then discarded after 4 hours as listed on "Time as a Public Health Control". **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener and floor mixer head and backsplash. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the reach in cooler on the cook line with rusted shelving.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the hand washing sink in the server area with a black mold like substance on the wall behind the faucet.
36-27-5
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed operator documents. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer on the blade and in the guard. Employee took it apart and proceeded to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handles. Instructed operator on how to keep them sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in employee bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 white rolling containers under prep table not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels in contact with strawberries and limes in container in reach-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above ready-to-eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on single service storage rack above box of cups. Employee moved bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers on storage shelf in prep area with water droplets inside containers stacked together. Operator separated containers to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in container of water at 89F next to reach-in cooler on cook line and in bar area. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stonewood Grill & Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stonewood Grill & Tavern on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stonewood Grill & Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stonewood Grill & Tavern.
How does Stonewood Grill & Tavern compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Stonewood Grill & Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Stonewood Grill & Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stonewood Grill & Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stonewood Grill & Tavern 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 Stonewood Grill & Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stonewood Grill & Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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