FUZZY 55 RESTAURANT
Health inspection records show FUZZY 55 RESTAURANT in SARASOTA has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
North Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34299
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457167
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls used as scoops for dry goods. Operator removed them Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor behind the cook line with grease build up.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken stored on the floor of the kitchen waiting to be prepared. Operator placed it on a shelf. 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 buried in their flour bag. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like growth on multiple plantains in the walk in cooler. Operator disposed of them willingly.
Inspection Date: 7/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929461
- 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 a phone stored on top of bagged vegetables. Operator removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wiping cloth stored under the prep table cutting board. Operator removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris build up on the can opener. Operator washed the opener. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8864223
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the bacon. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8863749
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the side door leading to the kitchen not self closing. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782435
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a container of employee food not labeled in the walk in cooler. Operator labeled and separated the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the side door leading to the kitchen not self closing. Repeat Violation 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan or kit. Emailed the operator a vomit clean up plan. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. 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. Observed no proof of approved food employee training. 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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning