Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota
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4870 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota has been inspected 16 times since 2016, recording 81 violations and averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health reporting violations appeared in five of the last eight inspections, including violations on September 10, 2025, January 9, 2025, August 19, 2024, January 18, 2024, and June 7, 2023. Hand-washing procedure violations were cited in six inspections across the same period. Proper cooking temperature violations appeared in January 9 and August 19, 2024. High-priority approved food source violations were cited in nine inspections dating back to at least June 2023. The January 18, 2024 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, the only formal escalation in the record. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 identified 6 violations including high-priority consumer advisory and approved food source issues, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota last inspected?
- Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota are: Employee health reporting, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota had?
- Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota find?
- Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Tripletail Seafood & Spirits in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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