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BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 463

BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 463 located in SARASOTA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5903 Brookhill Boulevard
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454367

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee place their phone on the cook line. Operator removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed scoop handles in contact with multiple food products throughout the establishment. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed egg wash stored over uncooked shredded potatoes. Operator moved the potatoes. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle his phone and then grab a knife to cut food without changing his gloves. Operator had them change their gloves and wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand sink used to dump ice and coffee grounds.
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed their sanitizer the back exit fire extinguisher in the red.

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10872857

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food shelves in the dry storage area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris build up on the fan and shelves of the left side reach in cooler. Operator states they are waiting till the end of service to defrost and deep clean it.

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868791

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755959

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on a partially rusted rack in the ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed multiple spare ceiling tiles stored above food in the dry storage area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items in the reach in and walk in freezers not covered when not in use.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong side of the mop sink splitter.

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438455

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipment stored on partially rusted and dusty shelves in the ware-washing area.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while cooking food. Operator had employee take off the watch. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food on the line without a hair restraint. Operator had employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris build up in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a dusty fan blowing onto the cook line.

Inspection Date: 7/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8417474

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan shelves in the dishwasher area rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367043

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan shelves in the dishwasher area rusted. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Floor in front of the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All Microwave ovens on the cook line. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler middle of the cook line Ham (60F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); Sausage (60F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (60F - Cold Holding); Pooled eggs (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (48F - Cold Holding) Manager stated all the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager removed all the items and placed them in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Warning