Wicked Cantina
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Wicked Cantina, the earliest from 2022. Wicked Cantina was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Ground beef(taco meat) 2pm (85F - Cooling) stored in the blast cooler. Manager stated the beef had been placed in the blast cooler at approximately 10am. Manager discarded the beef.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Ground beef(taco meat) 2pm (85F - Cooling) stored in the blast cooler. Manager stated the beef had been placed in the blast cooler at approximately 10am. Manager discarded the beef.
01B-36-5
74
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Shredded chicken (47F - Cooling); Beef brisket (46F - Cooling); Chicken soup base (47F - Cooling) stored in the blast cooler in the kitchen. Manager stated the items were placed in the blast cooler to cool at 2:20 pm on 7/20. Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded chicken (47F - Cooling); Beef brisket (46F - Cooling); Chicken soup base (47F - Cooling) stored in the blast cooler in the kitchen. Manager stated the items were placed in the blast cooler to cool at 2:20 pm on 7/20. Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in the kitchen. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. Manager removes the knives to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
61
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor 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. Raw ground beef stored in the same container as beef roast in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the beef roast. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee handled raw shrimp changed gloves then handled a clean bowl without washing their hands. Employee removed the bowl to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed and sanitized the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Operator replaced the sanitizer, new ready 300ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
64
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the bar area.
36-11-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Employee washed limes then placed the limes back into the cardboard box that they were shipped in. Employee rewashed limes and placed them in a bus tub. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-29-4
70
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
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 a item of the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dishwasher soap keg storage next to single service glove on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the Ceviche and the lettuce containers in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
61
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over guacamole in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the guacamole. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed the knives to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
74
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service gloves stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wicked Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wicked Cantina on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wicked Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wicked Cantina.
How does Wicked Cantina compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Wicked Cantina most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Wicked Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wicked Cantina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wicked Cantina 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 Wicked Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wicked Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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