Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota
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1944 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota operates as a Risk Level 2 permanent food service establishment with 100 seats. The facility has completed 21 inspections since 2016, accumulating 49 total violations and averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures are on record. High-priority violations have focused on shell stock handling requirements, which appeared in three separate inspections (November 2024, April 2024, and October 2023), and proper cooking temperatures (October 2023). Most recent inspections show improving compliance: the facility received a perfect inspection on December 4, 2024 with a "Call Back - Complied" disposition, and the most recent routine inspection on April 3, 2026 identified only 2 violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota last inspected?
- Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota are: Toilet facilities, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota had?
- Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota find?
- Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Main Bar Sandwich Shop in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Main Bar Sandwich Shop 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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.
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