Wxyz Bar

1401 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Wxyz Bar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the back preparation area soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing above the walk in cooler.
36-36-4
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
95
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair splash guard on the hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager removed the tape. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler in the kitchen preparation area soiled.
23-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wxyz Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wxyz Bar on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wxyz Bar?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wxyz Bar.

How does Wxyz Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Wxyz Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Wxyz Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wxyz Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wxyz Bar 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 Wxyz Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wxyz Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.