DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY

9105 Midnight Pass Road
Florida, 34242
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798546

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883756

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed case of chicken and beef on floor in walk in cooler. Chef corrected by relocating items. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed 2 knives between equipment at bar. Bartender corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719034

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks on side of dry storage shed not secured.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle.Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use aluminum pans on floor in dry storage area.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer pan on floor at end of cook line. Employee corrected by double pan. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8659581

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on boxes of food in walkin freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539694

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed lobsters and ducks in hotel pan on floor in Walkin Cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on boxes of food in walkin freezer .
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of scallop shells on floor in dry storage area.
  • 03G-43-1:Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Observed sous vide octopus on menu without process waiver. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Observed sous vide octopus on menu without haccp plan. Emailed operator link for special processes. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8540750

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed no current seating license available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539667

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed no current seating license available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reachin cooler to the left of stove tops when facing cold holding Cold Holding Octopus 50F, Tuna 49F, Cut Lettuce 49F, Seaweed Salad 49F Person in charge iced product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed in reachin cooler Cream Brulee 49F, Seaweed Salad 50F, Blue Cheese 49F, Cut Lettuce 49, Ambient 48F Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed 3 hose bibs without vacuum breaker.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340809

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed no current seating license available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed chef knife in water 77F .Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reachin cooler to the left of stove tops when facing cold holding Cold Holding Octopus 50F, Tuna 49F, Cut Lettuce 49F, Seaweed Salad 49F Person in charge iced product. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed 3 hose bibs without vacuum breaker.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).Lrinted at inspection. Corrected On-Site 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 and employees signed. Corrected On-Site Warning