EVIE TAVERN ON THE RANGE
4735 Bee Ridge Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee backpack in dry storage area near pizza station.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in soda box closet no light shield. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink hot water faucet by ice cream area not turning.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray in dish machine area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken on shelf above cook line at 108F for less than an hour. Cook moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on hose bibb behind walk in cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles in dish machine, inside gpbar, and outside bar areas unlabeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink on preparation table by ice cream area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed cook wearing watch while preparing food.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed no beard restraints. Corrected after education. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups in wait station area stacked with water in between.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed cracked lid on corn meal bulk container.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed missing shield on light fixture in closet where soda boxes are stored.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups and soufflé cups on floor in upstairs storage area.
- 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed 1 bucket set up at 0 ppm by fry station. Cook corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching raw hamburger then touching equipment and cutting board. Employee washed hands and changed gloves after education. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in Pizza Reach in cooler Cold Holding Ham 48F, Shredded Cheese 48F. Cook iced ham and will clean filter on cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed chemical stored next to bulk oil and soda boxes.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at outside bar hand sink. Bartender corrected by adding. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on storage shelf plastic pan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Observed old labels stuck to plastic food containers in storage area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
16
Total
29
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in granulated garlic container. Warning
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.Observed dust in walkin cooler fan cover. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed by rear bar service area, 2 tanks not secured. Warning
- 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 Mahi defrosting not removed from package or package cut. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in salad reachin cooler and above reachin cooler on cook line. Warning
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.Observed pizza cook eating while preparing food. Warning
- 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 cell phones on preparation tables, book bag in walkin cooler. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups in wait station area by main bar wet nesting and stacked. Also plastic buckets in dishwashing machine area on storage shelves wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed flour on steps below office area, Ranch dressing on walkin cooler floor, and multiple cases of food on walkin freezer floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed damage to lower wall in entrance to dishwashing machine room. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Observed at outside bar, bartender removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Observed ice scoop in soiled container on ice machine next to food walkin cooler . Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no shield on lights in soda closet below office. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on storage shelf plastic pan. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed approximate 1/2 " hole on top of ice machine right side next to food walkin cooler . Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed employee at pizza station wiping counter with soapy water without rinse or sanitation. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Observed rolls in chest freezer in to go bags. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over salad dressings in walkin cooler and steak over mozzarella sticks in reachin freezer on cook line. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed grilled chicken breast 114F, and Hamburgers 115F with no temperature control. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed soap stored next to waffle maker near ice cream area. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib next to walkin cooler and behind arcade. Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Observed chlorine at triple sink at 200ppm. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Printed plan for operation. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed slicer blade guard and can opener blade soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed salad spinner then later, soap container in hand wash sink by salad preparation area. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Printed advisory for operation. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed dips in walkin cooler no date. Observed labels have name of days but not number of day. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 29 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed black substance inside ice machine **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine.
- 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 Mahi packages not cut in kitchen Reachin drawers and Walkin cooler. Employee corrected by cutting package. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting in dish room storage rack and at inside bar service area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed soda and oil boxes stored in closet and beef and chicken stored on floor in Walkin Freezer. Manager had employee remove. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no hand washing sign at outside bar and ladies bathroom. Manager corrected by adding signs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed at inside bar 0 ppm. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed 4 lbs. Ham at 48F in Walkin Cooler with a Wednesday date mark. Manager discarded. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observedsliced ham on bakers rack date marked 5 days earlier at 48F, walk in cooler ambient at 47F. Manager stated refrigerator service is on way. Manager opened freezer door and ambient was 41F during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No vomit plan observed. Printed and emailed manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed some deli meats on bakers rack in walk in cooler not properly dated. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).