Vampire Penguin

4976 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 2, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Vampire Penguin has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 2, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Vampire Penguin on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low water pressure in the handwashing sink in the public restroom also used by employees.

27-19-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink or sanitizer bucket.

16-37-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service utensils and napkins stored in the floor at the front counter.

25-05-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen.

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor at the entrance to the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in the kitchen.

14-69-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a counter top with single service styrofoam bowls at the front counter. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vampire Penguin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vampire Penguin on file is from Aug 2, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vampire Penguin?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vampire Penguin.

How does Vampire Penguin compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Vampire Penguin most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Vampire Penguin's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vampire Penguin have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vampire Penguin 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 Vampire Penguin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vampire Penguin is inspected around two times per year on average.

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