WICKED CANTINA
1603 Lowe Drive
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed and sanitized the utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Operator replaced the sanitizer, new ready 300ppm quaternary. 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. Raw ground beef stored in the same container as beef roast in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the beef roast. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee handled raw shrimp changed gloves then handled a clean bowl without washing their hands. Employee removed the bowl to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the bar area.
- 08B-29-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Employee washed limes then placed the limes back into the cardboard box that they were shipped in. Employee rewashed limes and placed them in a bus tub. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the kitchen. Manager removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage stored over raw beef steak in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the sausage. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa (51F - Cold Holding) stored on ice in the bar area. Manager stated the salsa had been stored on ice for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the salsa in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the Ceviche and the lettuce containers in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rewashed their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a item of the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dishwasher soap keg storage next to single service glove on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).