Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Stottlemyer's Smokehouse has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Stottlemyer's Smokehouse was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Stottlemyer's Smokehouse's 45 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over pickles and observed raw fish stored over cooked wings. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under their heat lamps: Beef (130F - Hot Holding); Chicken (102F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar sink with multiple items inside. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing 70F water on the cook line. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper stored over their meat slicer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the outside server sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted in the back storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in their ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for pickles. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pair of shoes stored above their soda boxes. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed their floor in the back storage area with grease build up.
36-01-4
45
Jul 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 package of reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed without being removed from package. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter cook line respectively: Chicken (125F - Hot Holding); Beef (115F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned up both machines and removed the beef to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the triple sink. Operator had them rewash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 package of reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed without being removed from package. Operator willingly disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep surfaces in the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers and single service cups not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
50
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
20
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all soda gun nozzles with debris build up in them at the bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the kitchen and server ice machines. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the exterior of the warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the pizza cheese. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents and tiles with black build up in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board on the main cook line grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages on food prep areas and next to food. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personals items stored on food prep tables and on food in the kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting in the dish storage area.
24-08-4
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 a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of cornmeal. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza spatulas stored on top of a soiled oven. Operator placed spatulas on a pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the right side walk in cooler shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth being stored on the counter of the bar.
21-12-4
50
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks and wooden cutting boards on the front prep line and cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelving units in the dry storage area and bag/box soda area rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of smoker oven on the cook line with black mold like build up on the bottom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 cans of ketchup dented at the seams. Observed 2 cans of marinara sauce dented at the seams. Employees removed cans for refund.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw ground beef and then clean equipment without changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken salad(55F - Cold Holding); Feta (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Pepper-jack cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked veggies (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded pepper-jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Manager stated all items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded all items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach left side reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken salad(55F - Cold Holding); Feta (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Pepper-jack cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked veggies (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded pepper-jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Manager stated all items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand-wash sink in front of kitchen entrance. Employees put out more paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer and slicer shield. Observed can opener blade and blade holder with black mold like buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand-wash sinks located on the left of the cook line and the to go area. Employees removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up on the interior of the kitchen ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored next to hand-wash sink. Employees moved dish ware. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with cut marks and wooden cutting boards on the front prep line and cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelving units in the dry storage area and bag/box soda area rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect light stored over a sandwhich press on a prep table in the kitchen. Manager removed insect light. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of smoker oven on the cook line with black mold like build up on the bottom.
22-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black mold like build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ground beef, black beans, and Mac n cheese stored in the walk in cooler uncovered. Employee covers all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
22
Mar 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose at splitter above mop sink without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Observed soda gun soiled at bar on server side at bar entrance.
22-02-4
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed manager agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed manager vomit Cleaning Plan.
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on Walkin Cooler shelves. Observed food debris on shelves in Walkin Cooler .
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above expo line in kitchen with dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board on Reachin Cooler on cook line with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in Reachin Freezer near Dishwashing Machine.
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door in Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food handler touched face then utensils no hand wash. Explained hand wash protocol to handler.
12A-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stottlemyer's Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stottlemyer's Smokehouse on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stottlemyer's Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stottlemyer's Smokehouse.
How does Stottlemyer's Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Stottlemyer's Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Stottlemyer's Smokehouse have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Stottlemyer's Smokehouse 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 Stottlemyer's Smokehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stottlemyer's Smokehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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