CRAGER'S RESTAURANT
North Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34299
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent above the door from the kitchen to the dining room.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on the back prep table.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed a lime scale build up on the inside of the dish machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled vent over the ice machine in the back kitchen.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cooks line. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen and on kitchen cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food preparation table. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table and slicer with food debris in blade guard. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels and dispenser missing from cook line handwashing sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on front kitchen line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen and on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks, (coffee and waters) in back kitchen on prep table and on the front server area. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on front kitchen line. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table. Repeat Violation
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment without 1 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on front line. Operator stated an ex cook ripped it off the wall and he ordered a new one. Operator supplied paper towels. 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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle unlabeled under prep table.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).