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FORK AND HEN

With 4 documented inspections, FORK AND HEN in SARASOTA has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

1990 MAIN ST STE 112

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13499032

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on the cook line.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection oven on the cook line soiled.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 75ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the ground beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked eggs (56F - Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to the cook line block by a speed rack. Owner removed the speed rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink next to the ice machine. Owner placed soap at the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cooked potatoes stored in the walk in cooler with no date make. Owner stated the potatoes were cooked on 3/7. Owner placed a date mark on the pita. Corrected On-Site

10/21/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13498820

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/20/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10932618

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink in the kitchen not draining. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to liquor bottles in the bar area. Owner removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site 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. Emailed handout to the operator. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink in the bar and back kitchen area. Owner placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 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. Printed form, owner filled out the form before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

4/3/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10806324

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed