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THE LUNCHBOX SARASOTA

Health inspection records show THE LUNCHBOX SARASOTA in SARASOTA has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 8 reports on file

1909 NORTHGATE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/20/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13465128

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 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. Observed multiple employee personal items stored above their back reach in freezers. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed a dirty wiping cloth left in the reach in cooler. Operator removed it. 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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm. Operator pushed the pipes down further and retested it at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled. Operator labeled them. Corrected On-Site

7/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10880131

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

11/12/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10711260

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

11/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8832976

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 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. Observed an employee phone stored on top of clean dishes in the war washing area. Operator removed the phone and set the dish to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to switch to their triple sink and operator called their mechanic. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

7/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8727547

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine bin.

12/21/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8475993

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed lime build up on the top of the dishwasher.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed cases on a milk cart. Corrected On-Site

10/16/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8475551

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones and speakers stored next to food and food prep items on the prep table. Operator removed phone and speaker. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug in the shared plaza dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed on site vacuum sealed Gorgonzola cheese and and pre cooked and sliced Turkey and roast beef without an approved HACCP plan. Gave operator the necessary website to approve their written HACCP plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Business has submitted a plan and is currently in the process of editing and having their HAACP plan approved by our department and is currently in contact with them. **Time Extended**

8/17/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8349355

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop up flour and sugar in the kitchen area. Employee removed bowls. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones and speakers stored next to food and food prep items on the prep table. Operator removed phone and speaker. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed a missing hot water handle at the prep sink in the kitchen.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug in the shared plaza dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods.
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed on site vacuum sealed Gorgonzola cheese and and pre cooked and sliced Turkey and roast beef without an approved HACCP plan. Gave operator the necessary website to approve their written HACCP plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning