CHAYHANA VOSTEK UZBEK CUISINE

4242 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida, 34231
Granada
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881539

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with shredded cabbage stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the container of cabbage. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread in the kitchen and in the reach in freezer.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground chicken and beef stored over soup in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glassware inside of the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator removed the glassware. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink behind the front counter.

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881284

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license on display expired 12/2020. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739409

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license on display expired 12/2020.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foil food storage pans stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the foil pans. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground lamb stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw lamb in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. 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 wash hands with gloves on. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in a prep sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled glassware in the handwashing sink behind the front counter.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The operator was unable to provide proof of employee training. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided soap for the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598864

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525200

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowl from the rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 and employee purse and cell phones stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the seating license expired 12/1/2023.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of peroxide stored near clean dishware in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 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 Olga Lyukhay expired 9/9/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360766

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles used as scoops for rice and sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowls from the foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired 12/1/2020.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed an opened bag of rice stored underneath the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the bag of rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the kitchen blocked by a tray of bread. The operator removed the tray of bread. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl and sponge stored in the handwashing sink at the front counter. The operator removed the items from the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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 Olga Lyukhay expired 9/9/2023.