Tommy Bahama in Sarasota
Last inspected:
465 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236This 70-seat restaurant in Sarasota has recorded 25 inspections and 197 violations since 2016, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across the record, including shell stock requirements (cited in at least 4 inspections since 2023), hand washing violations (3 inspections), employee health reporting, improper cooking temperatures, and food condition issues. A fire safety violation was documented on January 30, 2023, for a propane tank larger than the allowable capacity located inside the building. The most recent inspection on December 12, 2025 identified 6 violations including three high-priority shell stock violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Tommy Bahama in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Tommy Bahama in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tommy Bahama in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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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— 5 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections46 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (14 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 22 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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Tommy Bahama in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tommy Bahama in Sarasota last inspected?
- Tommy Bahama in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Tommy Bahama in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tommy Bahama in Sarasota are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Tommy Bahama in Sarasota had?
- Tommy Bahama in Sarasota has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tommy Bahama in Sarasota find?
- Tommy Bahama in Sarasota was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Tommy Bahama in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Tommy Bahama in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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.
- Has Tommy Bahama in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tommy Bahama in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tommy Bahama in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Shore Diner (2023).
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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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