Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota
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2250 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota has been inspected 15 times between March 2023 and August 2025, accumulating 73 violations—an average of 4.9 per inspection, roughly in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across the record, particularly employee health reporting (cited in at least 6 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 8 inspections), and approved food source requirements (cited in at least 6 inspections). Raw bar operations involving shellstock require strict compliance with parasite destruction and time-as-control protocols; violations in these categories appeared in multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on February 7, 2024, when an oversized propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity) was found inside the building. The most recent inspection on August 11, 2025 identified 12 violations, including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, and proper hand washing, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota last inspected?
- Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota had?
- Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota find?
- Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Brine Seafood & Raw Bar 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Brine Seafood & Raw Bar in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Brine Seafood & Raw Bar 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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