Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota

Last inspected:

123 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota has been emergency-closed once, on August 16, 2023, for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 108 violations across 22 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, with management awareness failures appearing repeatedly across recent inspections in 2025 and 2026, alongside recurring issues with shell stock requirements, employee health reporting, and handwashing facilities. The facility received one formal disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 documented 15 violations including high-priority management awareness, time-as-control, and shell stock violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Most recent closure: August 16, 2023 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
108Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 4.9 violations / inspection 4.9 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:24:00

Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2023046647 $400.00 Aug 16, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota last inspected?
Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota last shut down?
Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota was last shut down on August 16, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota had?
Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota has had 22 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 Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota find?
Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota ever been shut down?
Yes, Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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.
Has Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota been fined?
Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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