Forked at Waterside in Sarasota
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7600 Island Cove Ter Ste 100-101, Sarasota, FL 34240Forked at Waterside in Sarasota has been inspected 7 times since January 2023, accumulating 52 total violations—an average of 7.4 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, including proper hand and arm washing violations in 4 separate inspections, shell stock requirements violations in 5 inspections, and employee health reporting violations in 2 inspections. Consumer advisory violations appeared in 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on August 28, 2024, when the kitchen exit door was found to block a marked exit. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent routine inspection on December 2, 2025 identified 18 violations including three high-priority findings for proper hand and arm washing, consumer advisory, and proper cooking temperatures, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Forked at Waterside in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Forked at Waterside in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Forked at Waterside in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 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 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Forked at Waterside in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Forked at Waterside in Sarasota last inspected?
- Forked at Waterside in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Forked at Waterside in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Forked at Waterside in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Forked at Waterside in Sarasota had?
- Forked at Waterside in Sarasota has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Forked at Waterside in Sarasota find?
- Forked at Waterside in Sarasota was most recently inspected on July 8, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Forked at Waterside in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Forked at Waterside in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has Forked at Waterside in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Forked at Waterside 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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