Kojo in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236KOJO in Sarasota has been cited for hand washing violations in 10 of 19 inspections on record between March 2023 and March 2026, including every inspection from February 2024 onward. The facility averaged 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Over the past six months, violations have intensified: the September 2025 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, and the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 documented 9 violations including multiple high-priority hand washing and consumer advisory violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Disposition on the most recent inspection was Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kojo in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Kojo in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 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.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kojo in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kojo in Sarasota last inspected?
- Kojo in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kojo in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kojo in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Kojo in Sarasota had?
- Kojo in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kojo in Sarasota find?
- Kojo in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kojo in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Kojo 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 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 V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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