Urban Fresh Sandwich Company
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Urban Fresh Sandwich Company stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Urban Fresh Sandwich Company on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of fryer oil stored on their floor. Operator placed them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a sticky trap stored over some bagged bread and a cutting board. Operator moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease build up on their hood filters, fryer, and flattop.
23-03-4
86
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee crack raw shell eggs with bare hands and then handle a spatula without washing. Operator had them was their hands, the spatula, and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 7 live small flying insects on the truck. They did not land on any food surfaces. Operator is currently attempting to combat the problem with sticky traps, air curtains, and treating the area outside. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a line cook with multiple bracelets in their wrists while preparing sandwiches. Operator had them remove their bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over uncooked mushrooms. Operator moved the mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy black build up on the hood filters above the fryer.
23-03-4
82
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground sausage stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the reach in cooler. Operator moved the mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 small flying insects in the warewashing section landing on to-go containers. Operator willingly disposed of the to-go containers and washed all landing spots. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no visible number on the outside of the truck. **Warning**
50-04-4
70
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored over commuted sausage. Operator switched the positions. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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 plan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Fairyn W without employee training after 60 days of hire. **Warning**
53B-02-5
70
Apr 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
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. Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on 3 door Reachin Cooler .
29-49-6
74
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter MFDV, put on gloves and being and being cutting cold cuts on slicer without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage patties over sauerkraut in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hand in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block by jug of oil on floor, trash can in front of hand wash sink and broken soap dispenser in sink and employee beverages on counter in front of sink. Repeat 11-19-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Email operator EMPloyee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed broken soap dispenser empty in hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under counter at service window. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers on top of make table by open window not inverted of covered protected. Observed employee invert containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Urban Fresh Sandwich Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Urban Fresh Sandwich Company on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Urban Fresh Sandwich Company?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Urban Fresh Sandwich Company.
How does Urban Fresh Sandwich Company compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Urban Fresh Sandwich Company most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Urban Fresh Sandwich Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Urban Fresh Sandwich Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Urban Fresh Sandwich Company 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 Urban Fresh Sandwich Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Urban Fresh Sandwich Company is inspected around four times per year on average.
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