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FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE

With 8 documented inspections, FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE in SARASOTA has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

123 Cocoanut Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13539312

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the salmon.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board in the preparation area of the kitchen. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the salmon.

10/3/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10873594

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the back preparation area soiled.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of dijon mustard and 1 can of marinara dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 full Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); stored on top off the pans in the top section of a roll top reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the pans of quiche had been stored there overnight.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 full Quiche (48F - Cold Holding); stored on top off the pans in the top section of a roll top reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the pans of quiche had been stored there overnight. Cher discarded the quiche.

3/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10721257

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in the 2nd floor dry storage area not secured. Employee secured the tanks. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working and handed clean equipment without first washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

11/15/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8777707

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the dry storage area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked noodles in the reach in cooler next to the three compartment sink. Manager removed the salmon. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the dish machine. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

3/7/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8376272

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Chef cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Chef removed the drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed and sanitized the cam opener. Corrected On-Site

10/17/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8475418

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 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. Thawed salmon stored in reduced oxygen packaging in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Chef stated the salmon had been thawed for approximately 12 hours. Chef removed the salmon from the packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the auto fryer soiled.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Chef removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site

8/17/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8474605

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan rack rusted next to the dishwasher rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-17: **Time Extended**

8/16/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8470118

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pot and pan rack rusted next to the dishwasher rusted. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the bar area under all equipment soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda lines in the bar area above the ice bin soiled with a black mold like substance. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dishwasher in the kitchen. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under the pan and pan rack next to the make line. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under and next to the convection oven on the cook line. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on the floor beside the hot water heater in the 2nd floor dry storage area. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to soda bottles in the bar area. Employee removed the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled pans stored in the hand washing sink next to the dishwasher. Employee removed the pans. Corrected On-Site Warning