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THE FOUNTAIN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR

Based on 7 health inspections, THE FOUNTAIN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR in SARASOTA has earned a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

543 South Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Historic Burns Square
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13476519

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored next to food on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled. Mixer head soiled.

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10906082

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in the back storage area. 3 ceiling tiles missing in the dining room.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor in the dining room area. Chef placed the bottles of water on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

2/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8873267

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in the back storage area.
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pan of uncovered chicken and meatballs stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the items. 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. Employee handled two mini cheese pizzas with their bare hands while cutting. Employee discarded the pizzas.
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shrimp stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line above cooked pasta. Chef removed the shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled two mini cheese pizzas with their bare hands while cutting. Employee discarded the pizzas.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.

8/27/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8769881

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area.
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled sauce bottles stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Chef removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Emailed handouts to the operator owner filled reviewed and filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/14/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8602909

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/31/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8506935

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled sauce bottles and spice shaker stored next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager replaced the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

9/22/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8370936

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employee placed the chicken in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled sauce bottles stored next to the hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned the slicer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation