BAKER & WIFE

2157 Siesta Drive
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Granada
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/10/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli container in graham crumbs. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured near ie machine.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in hand sink at bar. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #10724362
2025-04-10
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/19/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil on floor under convection oven and frozen onion rings on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
  • 03G-05-5:High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
  • 03G-56-2:Intermediate - Approved Process Waiver not maintained at the food establishment. Observed frozen vacuum sealed fish. No process waiver. Emailed operator waiver.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in hand sink at bar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no towel at bar hand washing sink.
Food Inspector #8731390
2024-11-19
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 5/7/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken gasket on reachin cooler at end of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed squeeze bottles containing food stored directly in ice used for drinks.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed on oven door on cook line.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Plan submitted.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed no training for Marius Releon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8567903
2024-05-07
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 2/8/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed operator sent email with plan 2/6/24 to [email protected] **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Vidis Pedrsois and Marius Releon expired 11/2023. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed Verdi's Petersons 11/24/20 SafeStaff. Marius Releon still requires training. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8567605
2024-02-08
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 12/5/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed broken scoop without handle in bulk flour bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed salmon and other fish defrosted in walkin cooler with packaging not cut. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
  • 03G-05-5:High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed mixer shield and guard with food debris.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink just outside walkin cooler.
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Vidis Pedrsois and Marius Releon expired 11/2023.
Food Inspector #8352689
2023-12-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).