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COOPER'S HAWK

COOPER'S HAWK in SARASOTA has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Fruitville Commons Boulevard
Florida, 34232
Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460610

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks store over the cook line and back prep area. Operator removed them. 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 employees personal bags stored over dry storage areas. Operated removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles in contact with multiple foods in the kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed a line cook wash their hands with cold water only. Operator had them rewash their hands with hot water. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed 4hr butter set on the server lien without being time marked. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and marked them accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935306

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above and next to wine in the storage area. Employees removed their items. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed multiple utensil handles in direct contact with food product on the cook line. Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed their can opener holder with debris build up.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted on their cook line. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle stored above wine in their storage area. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used to dump ice and the right side server sink used to rinse out a cup. Operator reviewed the sink with the employees. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for their high temp dish machine.

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703134

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for the front bar hand wash sink.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee scratch their face than handle a clean utensils on the cook line. Operator had him watch his hands and clean the utensil. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee wash tongs in a hand wash sink. Operator instructed them on proper use of the sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739766

  • 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 commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the fish.
  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a closed employee drink stored in the bar ice bin. Operator disposed of the drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above the prep table. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on both walk in cooler fan covers.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle dirty dishes and then go to put away clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator had them rewash the dishes and wash their hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish thawed without being removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the fish.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the bar: Cheese olives (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator decided to dispose of the product on their own initiative. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored on top of boxes of wine at the front wine bar. Operator removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back prep sink with dirty dishes inside. Operator removed the dishes. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495963

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups being used as scoops in containers of salt and pepper. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of tortilla on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator removed case. 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 a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of bread crumbs. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at the bar hand wash sinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the prep area hood filters.
  • 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 water. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the grill reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361181

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with black build in the prep hallway.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the handles of the ovens on the cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle in contact with chopped lettuce on the cook line. Operator placed handles out of food. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar hand wash sinks.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed vent covers with dust build up in the right side walk in cooler and the alcohol walk in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled soda nozzle at the bar. Operator washed the nozzle. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed him more. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for food on time. Emailed operator a time as a public health control plan. **Corrective Action Taken**