Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota

Last inspected:

4904 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Overview

Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection across 19 inspections since August 2022, modestly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited in 9 of the 19 inspections, with recurring findings in handwashing compliance, food contact surface sanitation, shell stock handling, consumer advisories for raw seafood, and parasite destruction protocols. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on August 4, 2025 when the exit door was found locked; the operator unlocked it during the inspection. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 identified 15 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
128Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 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

Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their fire exit door locked. Operator unlocked it. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Marked dining room exit blocked by table and chairs.

Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota last inspected?
Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota had?
Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota find?
Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Kacey's Seafood & More 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 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Kacey's Seafood & More in Sarasota has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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