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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.

1909 NORTHGATE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13465026

  • 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

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871698

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832907

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

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8712434

  • 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

Inspection Date: 11/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8475918

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8334564

  • 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