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PAUL'S BISTRO AT THE SARASOTA ART MUSEUM

PAUL'S BISTRO AT THE SARASOTA ART MUSEUM located in SARASOTA has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1001 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Avondale
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899078

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean plates stored next to the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. Owner removed the plates. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room behind the sprayer hose soiled.
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Monray sauce date marked 8/21 and tomatoes jam date marked 8/21 stored in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Chef discarded the items. Corn soup stored in the walk in cooler dated marked 8/20. Chef discarded the soup.
  • 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. Monray sauce date marked 8/21 and tomatoes jam date marked 8/21 stored in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Chef discarded the items. Corn soup stored in the walk in cooler dated marked 8/20. Chef discarded the soup. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8878555

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over ready to eat berries in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the pork below the berries. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee sanitized the slicer. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8758649

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a beard guard on. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to the coffee machine in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clean food containers stored in the hand washing sink next to the dish machine. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513655

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee clean and sanitized the slicer. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368025

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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 jacket storage next to containers of food on the bakers rack. Chef removed the jacket. Corrected On-Site