The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar's latest score of 74 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled. Mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored next to food on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in the back storage area. 3 ceiling tiles missing in the dining room.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor in the dining room area. Chef placed the bottles of water on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled two mini cheese pizzas with their bare hands while cutting. Employee discarded the pizzas.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line above cooked pasta. Chef removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled two mini cheese pizzas with their bare hands while cutting. Employee discarded the pizzas.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in the back storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pan of uncovered chicken and meatballs stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
52
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Emailed handouts to the operator owner filled reviewed and filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled sauce bottles stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled sauce bottles and spice shaker stored next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager replaced the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
78
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned the slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employee placed the chicken in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled sauce bottles stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
82
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar?
Across the inspection record, “uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar.
How does The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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