Lovely Square in Sarasota
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6559 Gateway Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231Lovely Square in Sarasota has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 18 inspections since 2021, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 15 of 18 inspections, with recurring findings including employee health reporting (cited 5 times), approved food source violations (cited in 8 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (cited 4 times), and shell stock requirements (cited 4 times). A fire safety violation was documented on December 11, 2024, when the rear exit near the marked exit path was observed blocked. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on August 14, 2025 identified 27 violations (6 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lovely Square in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Lovely Square in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lovely Square in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Lovely Square in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lovely Square in Sarasota last inspected?
- Lovely Square in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lovely Square in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lovely Square in Sarasota are: Approved food source, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Lovely Square in Sarasota had?
- Lovely Square in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lovely Square in Sarasota find?
- Lovely Square in Sarasota was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lovely Square in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Lovely Square 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Lovely Square in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lovely Square in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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