Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota
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1242 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota has 6 inspections on record between July 2020 and October 2025, with 12 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.0 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A licensing inspection in July 2020 documented two high-priority violations for food contact surfaces and consumer advisory, along with four intermediate or basic violations. Fire safety inspections in April and September 2022 both cited portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone behind the bar. Recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 show minimal violations, with the most recent inspection on October 14, 2025 completed with no violations and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota last inspected?
- Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota are: Floor maintenance, Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota had?
- Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota find?
- Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Papa Joes Sports Bar in Sarasota has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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