When was Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota last inspected?

Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota?

The most frequently cited violations at Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota are: Toilet facilities, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.

How many health inspections has Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota had?

Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota find?

Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 14, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota ever been shut down?

No, Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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.

Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota

Last inspected: November 14, 2025

801 N Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Hamlet's Eatery LLC
DBPR License: SEA6806026

Overview

Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota has 8 inspections on record since September 2022, with 11 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.4 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were limited to a single 2023 inspection that documented employee health reporting failures, handwashing procedure violations, and food in poor condition; subsequent inspections have contained only basic violations. The most recent inspection on November 14, 2025 found one basic violation related to food contact surfaces and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

8Inspections

11Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: November 14, 2025

Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 1.4 violations / inspection 1.4 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

Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)

2025 — 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority

Nov 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

2024 — 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority

Dec 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

2023 — 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority

Jul 21, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

2022 — 1 inspection0 violations

Sep 21, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota last inspected?: Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota?: The most frequently cited violations at Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota are: Toilet facilities, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota had?: Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota find?: Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 14, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota ever been shut down?: No, Hamlet's Eatery in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.