Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota
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6240 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231GRILLSMITH 108 in Sarasota has been inspected 16 times since January 2022, recording 153 total violations—an average of 9.6 per inspection, nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been consistent across inspections, with management awareness failures cited in 6 of 8 recent inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 6 inspections, and shell stock handling violations in 4 inspections. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 3 inspections, and food contact surface violations recurred in 7 inspections. The facility also documented violations for approved food sources, hand washing, toxic substance control, and chemical storage across multiple inspection dates. On March 11, 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that found 13 violations including 5 high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 documented 12 violations (1 intermediate, 3 basic, with multiple high-priority items noted in the violation categories) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota last inspected?
- Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota had?
- Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota find?
- Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Grillsmith 108 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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.
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