SPEARFISH GRILL @ SIESTA KEY MARINA
1265 Old Stickney Point Road
Florida, 34242
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed signs to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed quaternary at above 400ppm out of dispenser. Corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed china cap strainer in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for quaternary.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-09-4:Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Due to damage from hurricane Helene and Milton the establishments fixed restrooms are out of order. Owner stated the restrooms should be completed within the next 3-4 days. The establishment has set up 4 portable restrooms with no plumbing, and one portable hand washing station outside of the restrooms. The hand washing station is being cleaned and refilled with portable waster 2 time a day. The portable restroom are being empty 3-4 times a week. All hand washing sinks in the kitchen are in service. Admin Complaint
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat corn on the cob in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee placed hairnet on after education. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed 3 items defrosting in three compartment sink.
- 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 25 ppm after multiple attempts. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed hose attached to splitter without vacuum breaker at correct location.
- 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed gasket not sealed on 2 door reachin cooler .
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed Roasted Red pepper can dented on top rim approximately 1/2". Chef discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cold Holding Grits 49F, Pork 48F in reachin cooler. Chef discarded Grits and corrected temperature of reachin cooler .
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Adan Guerrero working a year and no training
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing lobster roll not wearing hair restraint.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water on bottom of Reachin Cooler on cooks line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, chicken, fish,nand beef defrosting in sink without running water. Chef corrected by running water. Corrected On-Site
- 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 employee preparing lobster roll and adding lettuce with bare hands.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed hose on splitter in mop sink without vacuum breaker.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Printed copy for operation. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).