Serenoa Grill in Sarasota

Last inspected:

6773 Serenoa Dr, Sarasota, FL 34241
Overview

Serenoa Grill, a 110-seat restaurant in Sarasota, has logged 27 inspections since 2016 with 185 total violations, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring, particularly in food contact surface sanitation, employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, shell stock handling, and chemical storage. A warning was issued on March 5, 2026 after an inspection found 15 violations including multiple high-priority food contact surface failures and management awareness issues. The facility achieved a clean inspection on October 6, 2025 with no violations, and most recent inspections show mixed compliance with some call-backs for corrections on site. Fire safety violations involving electrical wiring in disrepair were documented in 2020 in back storage areas.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
186Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Serenoa Grill in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 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

Serenoa Grill in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only in back storage area by fire control panel - From follow-up inspection 2020-05-12: Company is hired to fix. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only in back storage area by fire control panel

Serenoa Grill in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Serenoa Grill in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Serenoa Grill in Sarasota last inspected?
Serenoa Grill in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Serenoa Grill in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Serenoa Grill in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Serenoa Grill in Sarasota had?
Serenoa Grill in Sarasota has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Serenoa Grill in Sarasota find?
Serenoa Grill in Sarasota was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Serenoa Grill in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Serenoa Grill 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.
Has Serenoa Grill in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Serenoa Grill in Sarasota has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Serenoa Grill in Sarasota operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Golf Serenoa (2020-2020).

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