Baker & Wife in Sarasota
Last inspected:
2157 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239Baker & 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.
Baker & Wife in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Baker & Wife in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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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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.
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