Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota
Last inspected:
2700 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota has a significant compliance history, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection across 19 inspections since 2022—more than 25% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closures on record but shows a strong pattern of recurring high-priority violations. Employee health reporting and proper hand/arm washing violations have been cited in at least 5 inspections, while employee health policy violations appeared in multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025. Handwashing procedures and approved food source violations also recur across the record. Three fire safety violations were documented: propane tanks larger than code limits were found inside the building on two occasions (December 2023 and September 2025), and a portable fire extinguisher gauge was in the red zone in July 2024. The facility's most recent inspection on September 23, 2025 documented 9 violations including three employee health reporting violations and three hand/arm washing violations, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota last inspected?
- Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota had?
- Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota find?
- Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- 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.
- Has Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Grandpa's Market & Deli in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Grandpas Schnitzel (2023-2024).
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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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