The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge

1570 + 1584 N Lockwoodridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their sandwich cutting board heavily grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers stored incorrectly in the kitchen. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed the operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Observed no signed agreement. Had operator sign a copy and then emailed him more. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Jeffrey M,NatalieN, Shannon B.

53B-14-5

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. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed the operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board in the kitchen with knife marks.

14-09-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge 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 Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Grog Shop and Rendezvous Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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