Buddy's in Sarasota
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4065 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231Buddy's in Sarasota has been inspected 5 times since March 2024, accumulating 57 violations—averaging 11.4 per inspection, more than double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced consistent high-priority violations across employee health reporting, hand washing, allergen awareness, and toxic substance control, with the same violations appearing repeatedly across multiple inspections. The facility has incurred $1,000 in disciplinary fines from 2 formal enforcement actions. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 documented 15 violations including 3 high-priority findings and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Buddy's in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Buddy's in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026016800 | $400.00 | Jan 15, 2026 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2025024651 | $600.00 | Feb 14, 2025 | Tampa |
Buddy's in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Buddy's in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Buddy's in Sarasota last inspected?
- Buddy's in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Buddy's in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Buddy's in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Buddy's in Sarasota had?
- Buddy's in Sarasota has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Buddy's in Sarasota find?
- Buddy's in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Buddy's in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Buddy's in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Buddy's in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Buddy's in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Buddy's in Sarasota been fined?
- Buddy's in Sarasota has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 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).
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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