DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE LUNCHBOX

THE LUNCHBOX has 6 health inspections on file for its SARASOTA location, with an overall rating of 4.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 6 reports on file

1909 NORTHGATE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/20/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13465026

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops for the boba. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

7/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10871698

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

11/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8832907

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Repeat Violation

7/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8712434

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 200ppm chlorine. Operator corrected the bucket to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled. Operator labels the bottles. Corrected On-Site

11/18/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8475918

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed utensils stored next hand wash sink. Observed operator move utensils for proper storage. 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 Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Email operater eha **Corrective Action Taken**

8/17/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8334564

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat lunch meats frozen and thawed and held at refrigeration temps without proper date mark. Operator dated the lunch meats. Corrected On-Site