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SERENOA GRILL

With 4 documented inspections, SERENOA GRILL in SARASOTA has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

6773 Serenoa Drive
Florida, 34241
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13540789

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on tiles and black substance on vent in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 3 door and white door reach in freezer.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed unshielded light in kitchen.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 2-7lb cans of Casa Solana roasted jalapeño in dry storage. Employee removed from storage for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

10/6/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10923523

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/29/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10847996

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top exterior of dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks and stains on top cutting board on reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed 2 light shields missing from lights. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**

5/28/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10844690

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top exterior of dish machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks and stains on top cutting board on reach in cooler.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed 2 light shields missing from lights.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled door gasket on walk in cooler.
  • 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 dish machine chlorine at approximately 10pm. Employee called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch raw chicken, and changed gloves without handwashing.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cold holding chicken salad 54F, tuna salad 53F, sliced cheese 59F, cut tomatoes 57, ambient 61F. Warning