STROKE'S SEAFOOD
2745 North Osprey Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34234
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not reported on the license.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Operator states that he has paid the license and tried to on the licensing portal during the inspection but wasn't able to.
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand sink. Operator placed some there. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not reported on the license. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on the hood filters.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exterior doors not self closing.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed containers of household use only insecticide stored inside the kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over hard boiled eggs and butter in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs and butter. 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. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not on the license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish still in the package when thawed. Operator placed fish in the reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not on the license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated that he would renew his license but was not able to at the time of the inspection. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat hard boiled eggs. Operator moved the fish. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 51-10-4:Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Operator Wendell White refused to sign or accept the report. At this time I printed out and emailed the report and left it at the location.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for there chlorine triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed no proof of training for employee Jack O. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above clean dishes in the ware washing area
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 80 outdoor seats not on the license.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items on the floor of the kitchen and storage area. Operator placed cases on shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticides stored in the dry storage area away from food. Operator removed pesticides. 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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator placed beef above chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the outside hose bibb.
- 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a plan to post. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rusted shelving for the dry storage food area.
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no hand wash sink in the warewashing area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for their chlorine three compartment sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the sink. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave an extra copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 5 basic).