McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota
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1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota has had 14 inspections on record since 2022, documenting 41 violations for an average of 2.9 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included handwashing procedures (cited in 2022 and 2024), proper cooking temperatures (2022 and 2024), shell stock requirements (2023), and management awareness issues (2022 and 2026). Consumer advisory violations—typically indicating menu labeling for allergens or raw/undercooked items—appeared in 9 of the 14 inspections, suggesting a persistent gap in communicating food preparation methods to patrons. Chemical storage violations were documented in 2022 and 2022. An administrative complaint was recommended on April 26, 2024 following an inspection that cited handwashing procedures and cooking temperature violations. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though it documented six violations including management awareness and consumer advisory issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 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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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota last inspected?
- McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota had?
- McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota find?
- McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
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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).
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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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