MORTONS GOURMET MARKET
1924 South Osprey Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in bulk salt container . Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacks of hotel pans wet nesting on storage shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 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 fish 60F, and butter 68F in dry storage. Chef moved fish and butter to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chef placed behind chain. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed stored hotel pans on shelving wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door on cook line. Cook removed. 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 scoop handle in sugar container. Chef corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed fish in bucket of water under sink. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan cover. Dust removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles under 2 hand sinks not labeled. Bottles properly labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container used as scoop in rice bin in dry storage. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal hotel pans on storage shelf wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed shrimp defrosting in standing water. Chef turned on water. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose under hand wash sink near dishwashing machine.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed soap dispenser not working by hand wash sink next to dishwashing machine. Employee corrected by replacing batteries. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed bottle on cart by dishwashing machine unlabeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed hotel pans on storage rack stacked and wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in Walkin Freezer .
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed flour and breadcrumbs bins in dry storage without covering on rear half of bins. Manager covered with sheet pans. Corrected On-Site
- 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 Dishwashing Machine chlorine at 0ppm. Service was called and corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at 400 ppm quaternary.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed tools in Hand wash sink by triple sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles by triple sink. Manager labeled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).