Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota

Last inspected:

543 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota has been inspected 24 times on record, accumulating 130 violations—an average of 5.4 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Proper hand/arm washing violations were cited repeatedly, appearing in at least 7 inspections across the record. Shell stock handling violations emerged as a pattern in recent inspections, cited 3 times on December 16, 2025 alone. Consumer advisory violations also appeared across multiple inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $680.00. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 found 9 violations (1 high, 1 intermediate, 1 basic) and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
130Violations
0Closures
$680in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $680.00

Disciplinary action history for Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2016014676 $680.00 Mar 8, 2016 Orlando

Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota last inspected?
Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota had?
Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota find?
Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
Has Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $680.00 in fines.
How much has Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota been fined?
Fountain Kitchen and Wine Bar in Sarasota has been fined a total of $680.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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