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THE GROG SHOP AND RENDEZVOUS LOUNGE

Health inspection records show THE GROG SHOP AND RENDEZVOUS LOUNGE in SARASOTA has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1570 + 1584 N LOCKWOODRIDGE RD, SARASOTA 34237

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522565

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their sandwich cutting board heavily grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930864

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their sandwich cutting board heavily grooved. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the kitchen and approximately 3 dead palmetto bugs on the floor of the storage area. Operator cleaned them up and their areas. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted in the storage area. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their make table: Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Turkey (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the products. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their make table: Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Turkey (50F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 12/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8960054

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780171

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers stored incorrectly in the kitchen. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379035

  • 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 a cutting board in the kitchen with knife marks.
  • 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. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed the operator a copy to post. 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed the operator a copy to post. 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 agreement. Had operator sign a copy and then emailed him more. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Jeffrey M,NatalieN, Shannon B.