GEORGIES UTC
229 NORTH CATTLEMEN RD 69, SARASOTA 34243
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 white fish thawing in ROP packaging. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on food prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cell phone on top of a cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed all hood filters missing. Operator stated they were being cleaned.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touching his hair without washing his hands.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Unable to show proof of food handlers training. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 Ahi thawing in ROP packaging and not removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 white rolling containers under prep table in back kitchen not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored over fish in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned. Observed slicer blade guard soiled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from behind the bar and was on original approved plan review. 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 food handler training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Repeat Violation
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Beef Bolognese marked more than 7 days in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee using a dry soiled wiping towel to clean equipment and cutting boards.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand washing sink at bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on a shelf over cook line. Employee removed beverage from shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 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 observed on prep table of sushi line. Phone was removed from the area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor was soiled in bar area underneath equipment.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken on cook line. Changed gloves without washing hands before putting on new gloves. Employee was made aware hands must be washed after handling raw meat. Employee washed hands and then put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade was soiled. Chef replaced can opener. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).