The Fat Donkey Sarasota

1461 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

American

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Fat Donkey Sarasota has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Fat Donkey Sarasota is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer buckets and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer buckets and three compartment sink. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping clothes sanitizer reading +200ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean food containers in the front counter area. Person in charge moved the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-07-5

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. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-27-4

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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for sanitizer buckets and three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of ice cream cones stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf.. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fat Donkey Sarasota last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fat Donkey Sarasota on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Fat Donkey Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

The Fat Donkey Sarasota most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has The Fat Donkey Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Fat Donkey Sarasota have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Fat Donkey Sarasota 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 Fat Donkey Sarasota inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Fat Donkey Sarasota is inspected around two times per year on average.

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