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OPITA SALAD

Based on 5 health inspections, OPITA SALAD in SARASOTA has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1155 N WASHINGTON BLVD UNIT G

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914228

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tilapia.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen has a gap in the door on the sides and bottom.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner placed the raw beef below cooked beef. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in the stand up reach in cooler across from the cook line. Owner placed the chicken below the beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the tilapia.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint stored on a shelf next to clean pans. Owner removed the paint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10846010

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on right side door on reach in cooler on cook line in disrepair.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at rear of kitchen not self closing.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717795

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776514

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands. Server removed equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the front counter area. Person in charge removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Person in charge removed the items. 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

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8653850

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed