THE FOUNTAIN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR

543 South Pineapple Avenue

Sarasota, Florida, 34236

Historic Burns Square

Sarasota County County

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8873267

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.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8769881

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**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8602909

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506935

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

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370936

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