Voco Sarasota in Sarasota

Last inspected:

1223 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

VOCO Sarasota, a 150-seat restaurant in Sarasota, has been inspected 25 times on record with 110 total violations, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited in 7 of the last 8 inspections, with recurring findings in employee health policy (cited in at least 3 inspections), shell stock requirements (3 inspections), handwashing facilities and proper cooking temperatures (appearing across multiple recent inspections), and management awareness (4 inspections). The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition and identified 5 high-priority violations including management awareness, shell stock requirements, proper hand/arm washing, and employee health policy. A fire safety violation was documented on January 31, 2022 for missing boiler documentation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
110Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Voco Sarasota in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 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

Voco Sarasota in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate expired 7/3/21

Voco Sarasota in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Voco Sarasota in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Voco Sarasota in Sarasota last inspected?
Voco Sarasota in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Voco Sarasota in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Voco Sarasota in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Voco Sarasota in Sarasota had?
Voco Sarasota in Sarasota has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Voco Sarasota in Sarasota find?
Voco Sarasota in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Voco Sarasota in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Voco Sarasota 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
Has Voco Sarasota in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Voco Sarasota in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Voco Sarasota in Sarasota operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Hotel Indigo Sarasota (2022).

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