Summer House
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
52
Score
Summer House has been inspected 13 times since 2022. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding 2 lbs. lobster meat 60F, 3 lbs.cooked mushrooms 58F, 2 lbs. cream sauce 58F, filet mign 49F(cut an hour earlier ambient cooling) Cook discarded first 3 items listed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding in pull out drawers at end of cook line; 2 lbs. lobster meat 60F, 3 lbs.cooked mushrooms 58F, 2 lbs. cream sauce 58F, filet mign 49F(cut an hour earlier ambient cooling) Cook discarded first 3 items listed. Cook plugged cooler back in accidentally disconnected. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed sanitizer at hand sink near dish machine. Chef replaced with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler expired except for 1 employee. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign at bar hand sinks at bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler on cook line with food debris on door gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler Meuniére sauce date marked 9/6/25. Employee voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed 3 spray bottles unmarked. Chef corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed reach in cooler top white board with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
74
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed licensed expired 12/1/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on mixer shield. Manager had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on reach in cooler top cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken and ground beef in containers on floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager corrected by adding. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
78
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/23. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
82
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed utensils in kitchen and cut fruit at bar Hand wash sinks.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bread pudding , frozen potato on floor in Walkin Freezer .
08B-38-4
74
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm.
22-41-4
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 plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on mixer head. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
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 agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign on Hand wash sink on cook-line.
31B-04-4
61
Jan 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Summer House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Summer House on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Summer House?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Summer House.
How does Summer House compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Summer House most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Summer House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Summer House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Summer House 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 Summer House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Summer House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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