The Public House Tap and Grill

6240 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 26, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The Public House Tap and Grill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 26, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at The Public House Tap and Grill is from Jul 26, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 26, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the slicer in the guard and on the blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed metro shelves in walk in cooler rusting.

14-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed duct tape on the inside of the machine on the ice cube drop tray. Duct tape is not easily cleanable and the wall had a mold like substance on it.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks behind bar not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back storeroom past the triple sink.

36-36-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation on the walls and ceiling of the hoods over the deep fryers.

36-68-5

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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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 without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

12A-29-4

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.

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the bar area.

36-73-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food cart on the cook line soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher room and the cook line soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

36-27-5

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn in reach-in cooler gasket torn on far right door in front of ovens. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen. 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 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**

36-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 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 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust on cook line and by handwash sink at the end of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Public House Tap and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Public House Tap and Grill on file is from Jul 26, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Public House Tap and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Public House Tap and Grill.

How does The Public House Tap and Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

The Public House Tap and Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has The Public House Tap and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Public House Tap and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Public House Tap and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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