PHO-LICIOUS
1987 Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Towles Court
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing waster on the cook line . Employee removed the scoop to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Drain line under the hand washing sink on the cook line draining very slow.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature on the cook line. Employee placed the beef in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of employee medicine stored next to food and clean utensils on the cook line. Employee removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the onions. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room the temperature on the cook line. Owner placed the beef in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Owner removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the chicken below the beef. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts (66F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature next to the cook line. Owner stated the item was stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the items in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on preparation tables on the cook line. Owner removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature on the cook line. Owner placed the beef in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled a small amount of cilantro and green onions that were intended to top a customers ready to eat food with their bare hands. Owner voluntarily discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shrimp stored in and in direct contact with to go bag in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the shrimp from the bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw squid stored over Cooked chicken in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Owner removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts (66F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the sprouts had been stored at room temperatures for approximately 2 hours. Owner placed the sprouts in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/21/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee placed the items in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of nasal spray stored on a shelf next to food in the cook line area. Employee removed the spray. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes with washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed the dishes. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over washed and cut chives in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the chicken below the chives. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled a container of nasal spray then clean equipment without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee washed the hands and changed gloves and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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. Provided handout to the operator. Operator filled out one form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).