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THE FAT DONKEY SARASOTA

THE FAT DONKEY SARASOTA located in SARASOTA has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1461 Main Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901160

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer buckets and three compartment sink. 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

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722395

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping clothes sanitizer reading +200ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344645

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean food containers in the front counter area. Person in charge moved the bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.
  • 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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
  • 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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**