SMACK DAB ON THE BAY
SMACK DAB ON THE BAY in SARASOTA has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 6 reports on file
1055 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Rosemary District
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/8/2026· 1w ago
Visit ID: 13525456
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of employees medicine stored on a preparation area in the kitchen. Operator removed the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of dish soap stored next to packages of bagels near the three compartment sink. Employee removed the dish soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table umbrellas stored in front on the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Operator removed the umbrellas. 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
9/19/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10942880
Met Inspection Standards4 high, 1 int
- 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. Observed an employee handling a cooked Quesadilla with their bare hands while plating for a customer. Operator discarded the quesadilla.
- 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. Cooked beef dated 9/3 and cooked black beans dated 9/10 stored in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the items.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef dated 9/3 and cooked black beans dated 9/10 stored in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the items.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee handling a cooked Quesadilla with their bare hands while plating for a customer. Operator discarded the quesadilla.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.
3/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10742175
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
12/12/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8760034
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the three compartment sink area. Manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stack of umbrellas stored in front of the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Manager removed the umbrellas. Corrected On-Site
3/22/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8537527
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
10/26/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8368531
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Person in charge placed the water on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test available for the sanitizer buckets and the three compartment sink.