Name: UNCLE WEN SARASOTA INC
Address: 1100 N TUTTLE AVE #11, SARASOTA, FL, 34237, US
Rating: 2.6

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485021

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the community dumpster rusted out along its edges.
08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored with consumer food. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles stored on the floor of the front area and observed a container of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed these food the floor. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over pork in the walk in cooler . Operator moved it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10887654

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of sauce stored on the floor for the walk in cooler. Operator placed some on shelves but didn't have enough space at this time. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle buried handle in contact with rice. Operator moved the scoop. Corrected On-Site
35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a paddle bug zapper stored above to-go bags. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee head off the line to drink and didn't wash their hand before returning and handling clean utensils. Operator had them set the tongs aside and wash their hands. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over precooked dumplings in the walk in cooler. Operator moved them. Corrected On-Site
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator swapped them. Corrected On-Site
12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the prep sink. Operator had them wash their hands in the correct sink. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back prep hand sink. Operator placed more there. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8875925

23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Repeat Violation
36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan cover.

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725447

13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed them on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops with their handles in contact with food open containers of seasonings.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Repeat Violation
41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a tube of pain relief cream stored above the cook line make table. Operator removed the tube. Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on their can opener.

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575952

36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Operator has washed a decent amount of the floor and is currently cleaning the rest. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500238

13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator working with no hair restraint. Warning
36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of soy sauce on the floor of the walk in cooler. Warning
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the oven door handle in the kitchen. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water on the rice table in the kitchen. Operator emptied the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning
01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cabbage with white mold-like build up in the walk in cooler. Instructed operator to dispose of food. Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed above the make table: Ambient shell eggs (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed eggs in the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counters: Chicken (65F - Cold Holding); Beef (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500141

23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food debris on the handles of the reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler and on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floors under the prep line and cook line have a build up of grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce and food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food debris in multiple reach in coolers on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346987

UNCLE WEN SARASOTA INC

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