Uncle Wen Sarasota
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
67
Score
Uncle Wen Sarasota has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Uncle Wen Sarasota's latest score of 67 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan cover.
36-50-4
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a tube of pain relief cream stored above the cook line make table. Operator removed the tube. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on their can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed them on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops with their handles in contact with food open containers of seasonings.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up throughout the establishment. 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 2023-12-19: Operator has washed a decent amount of the floor and is currently cleaning the rest. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed above the make table: Ambient shell eggs (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed eggs in the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counters: Chicken (65F - Cold Holding); Beef (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cabbage with white mold-like build up in the walk in cooler. Instructed operator to dispose of food. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of soy sauce on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator working with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the oven door handle in the kitchen. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water on the rice table in the kitchen. Operator emptied the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
35
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the 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 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floors under the prep line and cook line have a build up of grease and food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce and food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. 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 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food debris in multiple reach in coolers on the cook line. 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 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food debris on the handles of the reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler and on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
74
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line make table: Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated food had been in there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed food into the working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed him more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Instructed operator on the big 6 and gave him a handout to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food debris on the handles of the reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler and on the cook line. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floors under the prep line and cook line have a build up of grease and food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce and food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food debris in multiple reach in coolers on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
47
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over rice noodles in walk in cooler. Employee moved beef. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and beef in walk in cooler prepared on site not date marked. Employee stated items were prepared yesterday. Employee marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbie stored in Hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed scrubbie. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handlers on cook line no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food items on floor throughout establishment. Employee advised to move items to shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-50-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Wen Sarasota last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Wen Sarasota on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Wen Sarasota?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Uncle Wen Sarasota.
How does Uncle Wen Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Uncle Wen Sarasota most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Uncle Wen Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Wen Sarasota have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Wen Sarasota 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 Uncle Wen Sarasota inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Wen Sarasota is inspected around three times per year on average.
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