SHAKESPEARE'S

3550 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota, FL 34239

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: M & D RESTAURANT DESIGN INC · License: SEA6802275

SHAKESPEARE'S in Sarasota, FL has 23 inspections on record with 190 total violations (8.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections
190Violations
0Closures

Data current as of February 7, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Feb 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
Feb 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 12, 2023 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Feb 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Oct 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jan 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
Jun 7, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 3, 2021 — Complaint Full· 23 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
Jan 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Mar 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Nov 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Jun 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Aug 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Feb 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 31, 2016 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2016 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

SHAKESPEARE'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SHAKESPEARE'S had?
SHAKESPEARE'S has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SHAKESPEARE'S ever been shut down?
No, SHAKESPEARE'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SHAKESPEARE'S?
The most frequently cited violations at SHAKESPEARE'S are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: February 7, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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