Bridges in Sarasota
Last inspected:
202 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236Bridges in Sarasota has a troubling pattern of recurring handwashing and employee health violations across 17 inspections documenting 70 total violations, averaging 4.1 per inspection. High-priority handwashing violations appeared in at least 8 inspections, and employee health reporting violations recurred in at least 6 inspections, indicating systemic failures in staff training and management oversight of basic food safety protocols. Management awareness violations were also cited repeatedly. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on December 12, 2025 found 15 violations, including high-priority issues with management awareness, proper hand and arm washing, handwashing facilities, and employee health reporting. That inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Bridges in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Bridges in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— 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· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Bridges in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bridges in Sarasota last inspected?
- Bridges in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Bridges in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bridges in Sarasota are: Handwashing facilities, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Bridges in Sarasota had?
- Bridges in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bridges in Sarasota find?
- Bridges in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 14, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Bridges in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Bridges in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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