The Meadows Pub

5013 Ringwood Meadow, Sarasota, FL 34235

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited The Meadows Pub six times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty equipment then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the equipment and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used to line a pan of washed and cut peppers in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from the original packaging stored over raw salmon in the reach in freezer in the preparation area. Chef removed the chicken.

08A-17-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pan of fresh shell oysters stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area with no shell tag. Chef discarded the oysters.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Pan of fresh shell oysters stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area with no shell tag. Chef discarded the oysters.

01C-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Aug 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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 out 1 of the forms before the end of the inspection.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Food cart in the kitchen rusted.

14-11-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 6x6 inch hole in the wall next to the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the salad preparation area.

29-49-6

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the pantry area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**

36-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the bar area back room. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in cooler in the preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Meadows Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Meadows Pub on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Meadows Pub?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Meadows Pub.

How does The Meadows Pub compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

The Meadows Pub most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has The Meadows Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Meadows Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Meadows Pub means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Meadows Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Meadows Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.

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