Kwik Stop in Sarasota

3432 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234

Overview

Kwik Stop in Sarasota was inspected twice on October 30, 2024, both times as focused follow-up visits in response to Hurricane Milton. No violations were documented in either inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
13Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: March 23, 2026

Kwik Stop in Sarasota: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 13 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
RETAIL: Boiled peanut hot held at 133 and 134 degrees F. Internal temperature. (COS) peanuts voluntarily discarded. x Print Date: 3/23/2026 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: RETAIL: Written procedures not available.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
RETAIL: Person in charge could not respond correctly to employee health questions. o
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
BACKROOM: Soap and towels not available at the hand sink. (COS) soap and towels provided.
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
BACKROOM: Sign not visible at the hand sink.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
RETAIL: No Certified Food Protection Manager available.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
BACKROOM: Drain boards not present at the three compartment sink.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
BACKROOM: Chlorine test kit not available.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
OUTSIDE: Back flow device missing on threaded faucets at the front of the building.
5-203.13 Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13
BACKROOM: Mop sink not installed.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
BACKROOM: Faucet leaking at the three compartment sink.
5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
OUTSIDE: Dumpster stored on grassy area at the rear of the building.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
BACKROOM: Cracks in the floor. Broken hand sink basin the employee restroom.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
BACKROOM: Dust and debris accumulation on the walk in cooler ceiling.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CARL HOLZWORTH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: · Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: · Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Kwik Stop in Sarasota: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Kwik Stop in Sarasota
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

Kwik Stop in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kwik Stop in Sarasota last inspected?
Kwik Stop in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 23, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed.
How many inspections has Kwik Stop in Sarasota had?
Kwik Stop in Sarasota has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kwik Stop in Sarasota find?
Kwik Stop in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 23, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed).
Has Kwik Stop in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Kwik Stop in Sarasota has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Kwik Stop in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kwik Stop in Sarasota are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.

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