The Shore Diner
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Shore Diner stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The Shore Diner's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then a clean plate without washing their hands. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on a shelf next to clean drinking mixer containers in the bar area. Manager removed the jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Manager removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Sep 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Mar 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese sauce in the walk-in cooler. Chef removed the cheese sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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 their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of covered food stored in front of the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in a reach in cooler in the preparation area. Manager removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter sauce stored on the cook line on time as a public health control not marked. Chef stated the sauce had been stored in the cook line for approximately 30 minutes. Chef placed time marks on the sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the Reach in cooler in the wait station area soiled. Employee cleaned the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
64
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning nor labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan rack shelves in the dishwasher room rusted.
14-11-5
61
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 59F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the garlic butter had been at room temperature for 2 hours. Manager placed the garlic butter in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the salmon below the sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked vegetables date marked 8/2 stored in the walk-in cooler. Manager discarded the vegetables. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked vegetables date marked 8/2 stored in the walk-in cooler. Manager discarded the vegetables. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exposed rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. In the dry area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-58-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Shore Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Shore Diner on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Shore Diner?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Shore Diner.
How does The Shore Diner compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Shore Diner most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Shore Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Shore Diner have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Shore Diner 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 Shore Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Shore Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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