Original Wolfie's in Sarasota

Last inspected:

1420 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

Original Wolfie's in Sarasota has been cited for 99 violations across 21 inspections, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. However, the violation pattern reveals persistent critical issues: employee health policy violations were cited in at least 5 inspections, proper hand/arm washing violations appeared in 4 consecutive inspections between January 2025 and August 2025, and high-priority cooking temperature and shell stock violations have been documented repeatedly. A disciplinary action resulted in a $160 fine. A fire safety violation on March 23, 2022 cited a propane tank larger than code limits stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 identified 18 violations including three high-priority findings related to management awareness, employee health policy, and consumer advisory requirements, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
99Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Original Wolfie's in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 4.7 violations / inspection 4.7 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Original Wolfie's in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Original Wolfie's in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2021037160 $160.00 Aug 4, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Original Wolfie's in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 3 propane tanks stored in the kitchen. Manager placed the tanks outside. **Corrected On-Site**

Original Wolfie's in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 6 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Original Wolfie's in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Original Wolfie's in Sarasota last inspected?
Original Wolfie's in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Original Wolfie's in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Original Wolfie's in Sarasota are: Toilet facilities, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Original Wolfie's in Sarasota had?
Original Wolfie's in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Original Wolfie's in Sarasota find?
Original Wolfie's in Sarasota was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Original Wolfie's in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Original Wolfie's 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
Has Original Wolfie's in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Original Wolfie's in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Original Wolfie's in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Original Wolfie's in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Original Wolfie's in Sarasota been fined?
Original Wolfie's in Sarasota has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Original Wolfie's in Sarasota operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Overton (2022).

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