Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota
Last inspected:
700 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota has been inspected 22 times between 2016 and December 2025, accumulating 106 violations and averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and shell stock handling requirements, appearing repeatedly across multiple inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after a December 8 inspection that issued a Warning for four high-priority violations involving employee health reporting, hand washing, and shell stock requirements.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022009030 | $400.00 | Jan 21, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota last inspected?
- Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota had?
- Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota find?
- Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota been fined?
- Drift Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 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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