RIPFIRE SIESTA KEY LLC

5218 Ocean Boulevard
Florida, 34242
Sandy Hook
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/4/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic no handle containers in bulk salt and sugar. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2024. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8862653
2025-03-04
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/16/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Observed ice scoop in soiled container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed in ladies room. Emailed sign to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed in walk in cooler 12 Lbs cooked sausage and 1lb. Red peppers diced dated 8/9/24. Operators discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler 12 Lbs cooked sausage and 1lb. Red peppers diced dated 8/9/24. Operators discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8773389
2024-08-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 3/6/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed coating of rust and debris. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8622593
2024-03-06
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 2/29/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed debris on top of dishwashing machine. Warning
  • 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 0 ppm. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on can opener blade.
Food Inspector #8505992
2024-02-29
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 9/21/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.Observed for Chlorine strips.
  • 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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed to manager who printed and corrected by having employee sign. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8372291
2023-09-21
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/21/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).