The Mable
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, The Mable has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so The Mable is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over a case of beer in the walk in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris build up behind the fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
95
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of raw chicken stored over kegs in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from package before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sink. Operator placed more towel there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from package before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the tuna.
06-01-5
61
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of oven cleaner stored over food in the kitchen. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 proof of a vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink blocked with a dish rack. Operator removed the rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used as a ice dump sink. Operator removed the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 proof of employee agreement. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed them more copies. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor beneath the kitchen cook line. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
41
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the kitchen and bar. Operator placed buckets on another bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for the quaternary triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen and bar hand wash sinks.
31B-02-4
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 employee agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed more. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen fish not removed from package when thawed. Operator removed fish from packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee drink stored on the kitchen prep table and above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any of the establishments hand wash sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler.
36-50-4
37
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar rag stored in Hand wash sink. Employee removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Mable last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Mable on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Mable?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Mable.
How does The Mable compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Mable most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Mable's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Mable have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Mable 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 Mable inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Mable is inspected around three times per year on average.
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