The Roof Bar & Eats

1175 North Gulfstream Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Roof Bar & Eats appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The Roof Bar & Eats' latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings stored in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook with no date mark. Chef stated the wings were cooked on 2/1. Chef placed a date mark on the wings. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a dump sink Employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Guacamole stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line with no date mark. Chef stated the guacamole was prepared on 8/20. Chef placed a date mark on the guacamole. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the glass door reach in cooler torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature on the cook line. Employee placed the beef in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks in the bar area missing hand washing signs.

31B-04-4

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water and bag in box soda stored on the floor in the kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fruit stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Chef placed the items in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Roof Bar & Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Roof Bar & Eats on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Roof Bar & Eats?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Roof Bar & Eats.

How does The Roof Bar & Eats compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

The Roof Bar & Eats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has The Roof Bar & Eats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Roof Bar & Eats have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Roof Bar & Eats 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 Roof Bar & Eats inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Roof Bar & Eats is inspected around two times per year on average.

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