The Grasshopper/El Chapulin
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited The Grasshopper/El Chapulin nine times, with records going back to 2023. The Grasshopper/El Chapulin was last inspected on Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in dry storage” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed raw chorizo not marked with the date when removed from the freezer.
02C-08-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer door in dry storage in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for uncooked rice and uncooked beans not stored above the food in dry storage.
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the quaternary solution sanitizer bucket on the cook line at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a metal container of raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator proctored the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cut onions in the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line Observed pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) in double containers in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator placed the above foods in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door for the reach in freezer in dry storage in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of the reach-in-cooler near the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in the outdoor mop sink.
29-20-5
64
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door hinge for the chest style reach in freezer in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with a black mold-like substance in the dish area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw cod fish in the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cups with no handle used as scoops for cumin and salt on the dry storage area. The operator removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with a black mold like substance in the dish area.
36-27-5
64
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked refried beans at 47F in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the beans were cooked the previous day and have been holding overnight. The operator discarded the refried beans. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in the the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool inside the handwashing sink near the two compartment sink. The operator removed the steel,wool. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored on a shelf with clean equipment near the reach in cooler. The operator removed the employee purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop used for rice in the dry storage area not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Grasshopper/El Chapulin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Grasshopper/El Chapulin on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Grasshopper/El Chapulin?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in dry storage” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Grasshopper/El Chapulin.
How does The Grasshopper/El Chapulin compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Grasshopper/El Chapulin most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Grasshopper/El Chapulin's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grasshopper/El Chapulin have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Grasshopper/El Chapulin 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 Grasshopper/El Chapulin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Grasshopper/El Chapulin is inspected around three times per year on average.
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