Pdq in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5164 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231Part of: PDQ Florida health inspections, violations & closures
PDQ in Sarasota has been inspected 16 times between March 2022 and September 2025, accumulating 102 violations — an average of 6.4 violations per inspection, above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 8 of the last 6 inspections, with employee health reporting cited in 3 inspections (July 2024, September 2025, and February 2023), food contact surfaces violations in 5 inspections, and proper cooking temperature failures in 6 inspections. No emergency closures are on record. The facility has not experienced disciplinary action. The most recent inspection on September 29, 2025 identified 8 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health reporting and improper food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pdq in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Pdq in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pdq in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pdq in Sarasota last inspected?
- Pdq in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pdq in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pdq in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Pdq in Sarasota had?
- Pdq in Sarasota has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pdq in Sarasota find?
- Pdq in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pdq in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Pdq in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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