Fork and Hen in Sarasota
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1990 Main St Ste 112, Sarasota, FL 34236Fork and Hen in Sarasota has compiled 105 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection, in line with the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 documented 24 violations, including three high-priority findings—employee health policy, time as control, and consumer advisory—and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, the highest level of formal enforcement short of closure. Prior to this significant escalation, the facility had been cited repeatedly for hand washing violations (appearing in 5 of the last 8 inspections) and employee health policy violations (appearing in 3 of the last 8 inspections). A warning was issued on August 20, 2025 for 15 violations including food in good condition issues. The October 21, 2025 inspection showed compliance with zero violations, suggesting prior issues were addressed, but the March 2026 inspection represents a substantial deterioration in compliance requiring formal state action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fork and Hen in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Fork and Hen in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Fork and Hen in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fork and Hen in Sarasota last inspected?
- Fork and Hen in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Fork and Hen in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fork and Hen in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Fork and Hen in Sarasota had?
- Fork and Hen in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fork and Hen in Sarasota find?
- Fork and Hen in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Fork and Hen in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Fork and Hen in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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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