The Original Wolfie's
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
45
Score
The Original Wolfie's appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so The Original Wolfie's trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked brisket stored in the front counter display reach in cooler with a date mark of 1/21. Manager discarded the brisket.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip stored next to clean equipment in the front counter area. Manager removed the pest strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked brisket stored in the front counter display reach in cooler with a date mark of 1/21. Manager discarded the brisket.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer in the front counter area soiled. Employee disassembled, cleaned and sanitized the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food container stored in the hand wash sink next to the hot line. Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored in the dishwasher area with no labels. Manager placed labels on the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to the bag in box soda rack not secured. Manager secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
45
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored on a rack next to condiments in the bar area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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
67
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat whitefish salad in a reach in cooler in the front counter area. Manager removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest-emitting strip stored on the shelf in the front counter area next to food equipment. Manager removed the strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean utensils in the front counter area. Manager removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
64
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cabbage soup date marked 8/10 and Cooked vegetables date marked 8/8 stored in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded the items.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cabbage soup date marked 8/10 and Cooked vegetables date marked 8/8 stored in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded the items.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees touched the garbage can and soiled towels then clean equipment with changing their gloves and washing their hands. Employees washed their hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chopped liver (57F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill rim in the top part of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the item was stored in reach in cooler for more then 4 hours. Manager discarded the liver.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped liver (57F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill rim in the top part of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the item was stored in reach in cooler for more then 4 hours. Manager discarded the liver. Cooked pasta 56F stored in the front counter area on ice. Manager stated the pasta was stored on ice for approximately 3 hours. Manager placed the pasta in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter next to the hot holding unit. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
39
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 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 the trash can then clean equipment with washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide-emitting strip stored next to clean glassware in the bar area. Manager removed the pest strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked ready to eat white fish in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the salmon below the white fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the make line in the kitchen with no date mark. Employee stated the noodles were prepared on 4-23. Employee placed a date mark on the noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
47
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquor bottles and single service cups in the bar area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on a shelf in the front counter area next to food. Manager removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Employee handled dirty dishes then cleaned a meat slicer, and placed back in the kitchen to be used without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the meat sliced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef (61F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature next to the slicer in the kitchen. Employee stated the beef had been at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the beef in the reach in cooler. Half and half (51F - Cold Holding) stored on ice in the front counter area. Manager stated the half and half was stored on ice for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the item in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef stored in the walk-in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated the beef was cook on 12/17. Employee placed a date mark on the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the consumer advisory, operator printed and postered the advisory before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked raw salmon and Lox offered not identified on the menu as raw or under cooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
30
Oct 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Wolfie's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Wolfie's on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Wolfie's?
Across the inspection record, “pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Original Wolfie's.
How does The Original Wolfie's compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Original Wolfie's most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Original Wolfie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Wolfie's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Original Wolfie's 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 Original Wolfie's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Wolfie's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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