Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota
Last inspected:
19 S Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota has accumulated 212 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of repeated non-compliance: inspectors issued warnings in September 2023, February 2024, June 2024, and January 2026, with callback inspections required each time. Fire records document propane tanks stored inside the building in 2023, which were corrected on-site. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,600 in fines, with management awareness and shell stock requirements as the most frequently cited violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
6
violations / inspection
6 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
Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024041695 | $800.00 | Jun 11, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024019029 | $800.00 | Feb 19, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023064399 | $800.00 | Sep 26, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2023043658 | $200.00 | Jun 14, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
3 propane tanks stored in the dry storage area.
Chef placed the tanks outside. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota last inspected?
- Boca Kitchen Bar and Market 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 Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota are: Management awareness, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota had?
- Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota find?
- Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- Has Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota been fined?
- Boca Kitchen Bar and Market in Sarasota has been fined a total of $2,600.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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