Baker & Wife in Sarasota

Last inspected:

2157 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239
Overview

Baker & Wife in Sarasota has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection across 20 routine inspections since January 2022, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations were cited in 7 of the 20 inspections, and proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in 5 inspections, indicating recurring issues with staff health protocols and handwashing practices. The facility received a Warning in December 2023 after citations for employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. A portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location during the most recent inspection on October 14, 2025. The facility has never been emergency-closed and the most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
110Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Baker & Wife in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 5.2 violations / inspection 5.2 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Baker & Wife in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher on floor outside office door.

Baker & Wife in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections23 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Baker & Wife in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baker & Wife in Sarasota last inspected?
Baker & Wife in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Baker & Wife in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Baker & Wife in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Baker & Wife in Sarasota had?
Baker & Wife in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Baker & Wife in Sarasota find?
Baker & Wife in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Baker & Wife in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Baker & Wife in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Baker & Wife in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Baker & Wife in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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