How many health inspections has BREWSTER'S had?

BREWSTER'S has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BREWSTER'S ever been shut down?

Yes, BREWSTER'S has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at BREWSTER'S?

The most frequently cited violations at BREWSTER'S are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

BREWSTER'S

1454 MAIN ST, Sarasota, FL 34236

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BREWSTERS JCW LLC · License: SEA6805245

BREWSTER'S in Sarasota, FL has 24 inspections on record with 114 total violations (4.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

24Inspections

114Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 6, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for BREWSTER'S
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 7, 2019	Rodent activity	09:16:00

Inspection History (24)

Jan 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V09 No contamination

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 10, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 7, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Jan 31, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 25, 2019 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

BREWSTER'S has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BREWSTER'S had?: BREWSTER'S has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BREWSTER'S ever been shut down?: Yes, BREWSTER'S has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at BREWSTER'S?: The most frequently cited violations at BREWSTER'S are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.

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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.

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Last verified: January 6, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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