Tamiami Tap

711 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Tamiami Tap appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Tamiami Tap's latest score of 100 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the cooked chicken below the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Owner placed the beef in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw bacon in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the ground beef below the bacon. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the bar area next to the hand wash sink soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk in cooler soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Owner removed the utensils to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of cleaning fluid stored next to package food on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Owner removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared Meatballs stored in the reach in cooler onto the cook line with no date mark. Employee stated the meatballs were prepared on 8/16. Employee placed a date on the meatballs. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the raw chicken below the cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamiami Tap last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamiami Tap on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tamiami Tap?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tamiami Tap.

How does Tamiami Tap compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Tamiami Tap most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Tamiami Tap's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tamiami Tap have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tamiami Tap 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 Tamiami Tap inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tamiami Tap is inspected around three times per year on average.

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