Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1100 N Tuttle Ave #11, Sarasota, FL 34237Uncle Wen Sarasota has been cited for 149 violations across 22 inspections between 2023 and November 2025, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection — 31% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been chronic and recurring: hand washing violations appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections; chemical storage violations in 6 of 8; approved food source violations in 3 of 8. Additional high-priority findings include shell stock requirements violations (2025-08-06), employee health reporting violations (2023-12-15, 2023-09-14), and parasite destruction violations (2024-08-29, 2023-12-15). The facility received two formal disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines, with an administrative complaint recommended on 2023-12-15 following a routine inspection that documented five high-priority violations and prompted a callback inspection on 2023-12-19 that the facility complied with. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 documented 12 violations including one high-priority hand washing violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024005828 | $400.00 | Dec 15, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023045328 | $200.00 | Jun 27, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota last inspected?
- Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota had?
- Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota find?
- Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 5, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota been fined?
- Uncle Wen Sarasota INC in Sarasota has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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