Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota
Last inspected:
4520 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota has been inspected 17 times since 2022, recording 198 total violations—an average of 11.6 violations per inspection, more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern across the record, appearing in nearly every inspection. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 4 of the last 5 inspections. Food contact surface violations appeared in at least 8 inspections across the seven-year period. Handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations recurred frequently, documented in at least 6 inspections. Proper cooking temperature violations were cited in multiple inspections, including the most recent inspection on September 26, 2025. The facility has received no disciplinary actions. All inspections have concluded with "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," indicating compliance was achieved by the time each inspection closed, though the high volume and consistent recurrence of violations across multiple categories suggests systemic management challenges with food safety fundamentals.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota last inspected?
- Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota had?
- Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota find?
- Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Nearby Establishments to Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats
Poor Inspection Records Near Sarasota
Stories You May Have Missed Sarasota
Sarasota Kwik Stop Cited for 13 Violations, Boiled Peanuts Pulled in March Inspection
A March 2026 FDACS inspection of a Sarasota Kwik Stop found boiled peanuts held below safe temperature and a stop sale o…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Alpine Steakhouse & Karl Ehmer Meats. How we collect and verify this data.