THE SERVING SPOON
1825 S OSPREY AVE, SARASOTA 34239
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 1 light not shielded in back kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in pan in sink without running water defrosting. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed aluminum pans stored on wire rack not inverted. Operator inverted. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed smoked salmon over muffins in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in hall by preparation area and employee bathrooms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in hall by preparation area and employee bathrooms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Kbserved employee clothes in dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 77F water on cook line. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no water at faucet in employee mens bathroom. Waiting for plumber service.
- 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 dishwashing machine chlorine at 0ppm. Service was performed during inspection corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon over beans in walkin cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. 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. Operator printed during inspection. 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. Operator printed and completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Missing 2 ceiling tiles outside of employee bathrooms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on Hand wash sink near cook line.Employee corrected by adding towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).