Nine Sarasota area restaurants receive high-priority violations, nine ace inspections

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The following restaurants and food trucks, listed in alphabetical order, passed their inspections April 28-May 4 with zero violations:

• C'est La Vie, 9118 Town Center Parkway Unit 102, Bradenton
• CoolToday Park, 18800 S. West Villages Pkwy, North Port
• Cunituni LLC, 2245 Bee Ridge Road Unit A, Sarasota
• enRich Bistro, 5239 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
• Island Softee, 1185 U.S. 41 Bypass S., Venice
• Kurbside Classic BBQ, 3413 Cortez Road W., Bradenton
• Mac Pizza & Wings, 9648 FL-64, Bradenton
• Rockin Chili, 11235 U.S. Highway 301 N. #105, Parrish
• Taverna Toscana, 1301 Sixth Ave., Bradenton

Sarasota County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations:

The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections April 28-May 4:

Andrea's

2085 Siesta Drive, Sarasota

May 2

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Nine total violations, with one high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine at bar 0ppm, dishwashing machine in kitchen 0ppm. Operator called for service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Maestrale

7515 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

April 30

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

Fourteen total violations, with seven high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Employee handled raw grouper then handled a clean knife without washing hands.
• 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. Observed an employee handle a cell phone then handle pasta which was placed in boiling water.
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw grouper stored in same container as unwrapped cooked octopus. The operator discarded the grouper due to thawing violation. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw veal removed from original packaging stored in same container with raw chicken in the walk-in cooler. The operator pro stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tiramisu (60F - cold holding) in the refrigerator near the pizza station. The tiramisu had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tiramisu. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41F. Observed tiramisu (60F - cold holding) in the refrigerator near the pizza station. The tiramisu had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tiramisu. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored on a food prep table near clean utensils. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Sofia's Trattoria

3809 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota

May 1

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Eight total violations, with one high-priority violation:

• High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine chlorine at 0ppm. **Warning**

State Street Eating House + Cocktails

1533 State St., Sarasota

May 1

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Six total violations, with four high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within seven days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. The following items were stored in the walk-in cooler crab dip date marked 4/18 and au jus 4/17. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked meat sauce in the walk-in cooler. Chef placed the meat sauce above the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area: cooked corn (51F - cold holding); fish roe (55F - cold holding); feta cheese (56F - cold holding); cut lettuce (61F - cold holding). Chef stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41F. The following items were stored in the reach-in cooler in the preparation area: cooked corn (51F - cold holding); fish roe (55F - cold holding); feta cheese (56F - cold holding); cut lettuce (61F - cold holding). Chef stated the items were stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**

State Street Eating House + Cocktails

1533 State St., Sarasota

May 2

Call back — complied. Zero violations.

Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi

100 Central Ave. #1022, Sarasota

May 1

Call back — administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up needed.

Three total violations, with one high-priority violation:

• High Priority - From initial inspection: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**

Veronica Fish and Oyster

1830 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota

April 29

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Nine total violations, with two high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Manager to contact purveyor.
• High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at 200ppm and above in bucket and bar triple sink. Both corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Manatee County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations:

The following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, recommended for administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections April 28-May 4:

Culinary Center at Esplanade Golf and Country Club

12951 Malachite Drive, Lakewood Ranch

April 30

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Eleven total violations, with four high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry storage area dented can of mandarin oranges. Person in charge set a side in office for pick up.
• High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in bar area dishwasher (chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge called for service. **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over salad mix lettuce and salad dressing. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler in back kitchen area raw ground beef over raw seafood. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Restaurant Edelweiss

611 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton

April 29

Follow-up needed: Administrative complaint recommended.

Eight total violations, with four high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over cheese. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw bacon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler beef goulash date marked 4/17/24, beef goulash soup date marked 4/19/24. Educated person in charge on ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation. Person in charge discarded both items.
• High Priority - Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler beef goulash date marked 4/17/24, beef goulash soup date marked 4/19/24. Educated person in charge on ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds seven days after opening/preparation. Person in charge discarded both items.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41F. Observed in main kitchen area shell egg mixture (72F - cold holding.) Person in charge stated it was out for approximately an hour and added ice to mixture. After adding ice shell egg mixture (38F - cold holding). **Corrected On-Site**

WingHouse Bar & Grill

5105 14th St. W., Bradenton

May 2

Follow-up needed: Warning issued.

Ten total violations, with three high-priority violations:

• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler in back kitchen area raw seafood over pickles. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw seafood. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41F. Observed on cooks line: raw chicken (75F - cold holding.) Educated person in charge on time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41F. Person in charge stated it had been in the ice bin for approximately one hour and placed the chicken in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135F. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen area: cooked chicken (115F - hot holding.) Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately one hour. Person in charge voluntarily discarded chicken. Person in charge did not want to reheat the chicken. **Warning**

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Nine Sarasota area restaurants receive high-priority violations, nine ace inspections