The 1818 Grill
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at The 1818 Grill stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The 1818 Grill's latest score of 86 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle metal cup in bulk sugar container. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 2 tanks unsecured. Employee secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board in use with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
86
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in cooler damaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shields in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler cold holding sliced cheese 50F, bread pudding 46F, turkey 46F. Observed in reach in cooler cold holding sliced cheese 50F, tzatziki 49F, wild rice 50F, butter chips 50F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in cooler damaged. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shields in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen above dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
82
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shield or covers in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand wash sink removed from kitchen and no other handwashing sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed no handwashing sink in kitchen, hand sink previously removed. No other hand sink in kitchen, only triple sink and hand sinks in bathrooms in hallway. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shield or covers in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand wash sink removed from kitchen and no other handwashing sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shield or covers in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed behind building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed grill cleaner in unlabeled bottle.Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed walkin cooler thermometer in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 light fixtures in kitchen with lights not covered or shielded.
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves with rust in walkin cooler .
14-17-4
61
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 8 live roaches in oven on cook line. Employee stated they do not use that oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed no activity of roaches. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed no certified manager **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed between dishwashing machine and kitchen wall, coving damaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed soiled floor under cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed debris on floor next to convection oven **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 light fixtures not shielded above expo line and dishwashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
67
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not marked in Dishwashing Machine area.
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken coving next to Dishwashing Machine . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board on preparation table with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
74
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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 Dishwashing Machine at 0ppm sanitizer chlorine. Manager called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed approximately 5 CO2 tanks not secured next to back kitchen door.
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed a single coving tile in disrepair next to Dishwashing Machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee corrected by wearing a hat after education. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The 1818 Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The 1818 Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The 1818 Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The 1818 Grill.
How does The 1818 Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The 1818 Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The 1818 Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The 1818 Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The 1818 Grill 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 The 1818 Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The 1818 Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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