The Rosemary
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, The Rosemary has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee touched soiled surface and then engaged” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting The Rosemary on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 picked an item off the floor then handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold on the exterior of red onions in the dry storage area. Manager discarded the onions. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon not identified as a raw item on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
64
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Apr 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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 their phone then clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their hand and sanitized the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Six, one pound containers of strawberries stored in the walk-in cooler molded though out. Person in charge discarded the strawberries. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the eggs below the produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage (52F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the sausage had been stored at room temperature for 2 hours. Employee placed the sausage in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees engaged in food preparation, no CFM on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface below the dishwasher. Drain pipe draining next to the floor drain, not directly into the drain. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in the walk-in cooler and the dishwasher room. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind the pot and pan rack not smooth and cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
36-24-5
41
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and fish stored over ready eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the shrimp and fish below the sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets reading +200ppm. Manager replaced all sanitizer buckets, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind the clean pot and pan rack damaged, not smooth and cleanable.
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door hinges on the reach in cooler next to the walk-in freezer broken.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Rosemary last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Rosemary on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Rosemary?
Across the inspection record, “employee touched soiled surface and then engaged” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Rosemary.
How does The Rosemary compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Rosemary most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Rosemary's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Rosemary have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Rosemary means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Rosemary inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Rosemary is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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