Blue Pineapple in Sarasota
Last inspected:
3973 Cattleman Road, Sarasota, FL 34233Blue Pineapple in Sarasota had 11 inspections between October 2020 and July 2025, with 24 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.2 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were concentrated in the August 2022 and July 2021 inspections, including handwashing procedure violations (cited twice), employee health policy violations, and proper cooking temperature violations. The facility has passed its last three consecutive inspections with no violations, including routine inspections in July 2025 and July 2024, demonstrating sustained compliance recovery after the 2021–2022 period.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Blue Pineapple in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Blue Pineapple in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Blue Pineapple in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Pineapple in Sarasota last inspected?
- Blue Pineapple in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Pineapple in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Pineapple in Sarasota are: Outer openings protected, Proper cooking temps, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has Blue Pineapple in Sarasota had?
- Blue Pineapple in Sarasota has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Pineapple in Sarasota find?
- Blue Pineapple in Sarasota was most recently inspected on September 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Blue Pineapple in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Blue Pineapple in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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.
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