Tasty Home Cookin

3854 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 342396411

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tasty Home Cookin has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Tasty Home Cookin on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed bacon and sausages stored in walk in cooler over cooked potato and bagels. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.

33-12-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting between stacked plastic cups above soda station.

24-08-4

Feb 24, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting on shelf above soda dispenser.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed soiled floor under fryers on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed water on bottom of 2 door reachin cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed food debris and grease under cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**

36-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Grits 61F on counter and in Walkin Cooler Cold Holding Chicken Salad 48F, Baked Potato 49F, Coleslaw 48F, Ambient Eggs 46F. Operator called for service.

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed food debris and grease under cooking equipment.

36-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed on double door Reachin Cooler on cook line.

29-49-6

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter chips at wait station area at 65F . Operator moved into freezer to cool down. Spoke to operator about keeping at 41F or using time as public health control.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Triple sink sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200 ppm, employee corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile at kitchen entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on double door Reachin cooler on cooks line. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Home Cookin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Home Cookin on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Home Cookin?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tasty Home Cookin.

How does Tasty Home Cookin compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Tasty Home Cookin most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Tasty Home Cookin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tasty Home Cookin have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tasty Home Cookin 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 Tasty Home Cookin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Home Cookin is inspected around three times per year on average.

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