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THE 1818 GRILL

THE 1818 GRILL has 7 health inspections on file for its SARASOTA location, with an overall rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1818 South Osprey Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512064

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in cooler damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **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 no light shields in dish washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878096

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks. Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in cooler damaged. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shields in dish washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation 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 dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler cold holding sliced cheese 50F, bread pudding 46F, turkey 46F. Observed in reach in cooler cold holding sliced cheese 50F, tzatziki 49F, wild rice 50F, butter chips 50F. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711643

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen above dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10719912

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **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 no light shield or covers in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711227

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **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 no light shield or covers in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand wash sink removed from kitchen and no other handwashing sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed no handwashing sink in kitchen, hand sink previously removed. No other hand sink in kitchen, only triple sink and hand sinks in bathrooms in hallway. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782823

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shield or covers in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand wash sink removed from kitchen and no other handwashing sink in kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655807

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed walkin cooler thermometer in disrepair.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 light fixtures in kitchen with lights not covered or shielded.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelves with rust in walkin cooler .
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed behind building.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed grill cleaner in unlabeled bottle.Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site