Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota
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5897 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243PD's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota has been inspected 22 times on record, accumulating 233 violations—an average of 10.6 violations per inspection, more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared frequently across the inspection history, including food contact surface issues, proper cooking temperature failures, employee health policy violations, and improper chemical storage. Consumer advisory violations (likely related to raw or undercooked menu items) have been cited in at least 6 of the most recent 8 inspections. The facility experienced a formal Warning Issued disposition on December 2, 2022 for approved food source and chemical storage violations. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action with 9 violations noted.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota last inspected?
- Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota had?
- Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota find?
- Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Pd's Kitchen & Tavern in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Evie's Tavern & Grill Tampa (2020).
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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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