Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota
1451 1st St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota, FL has 10 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 8 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: March 26, 2026
Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota: FDACS Inspection History (10)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all
permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application,
electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must
be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit
application.
Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties
if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found
to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action
to suspend food activities.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Deli Area- Accumulation of dust on slicer. (COS) Employee cleaned and sanitized slicer.Dish
Area- Accumulation of debris on multiple utensils. (COS) Employee cleaned and sanitized utensils during
inspection.
3-501.14(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient
temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail- Various wraps and salads packaged on site internal temperature 45.F, 46.F in
self-service retail cooler. (COS) Manager stored food items in walk in cooler to rapidly cool prior to retail
storage.
x
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Prep Area- Sanitizer spray bottle stored next to single service boxes. (COS) Manager
properly stored spray bottle during inspection.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-901.11
After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately
drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11Repeat
Dish/Seafood Areas- Various wet equipment stored stacked together not allowing to properly
air-dry.
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or
other possessions. 6-501.110
Deli Area- Employee personal beverage stored with single service items.
— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
VAN NGUYEN, ASTL
SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-901.11
After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately
drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Back, observed equipment not properly air dried before being stacked on storage racks
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food
soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and
smooth material. 4-101.19
Back, rust on parts of spice storage shelves in walk in meat cooler
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or
other possessions. 6-501.110
Seafood, employee beverage missing lid and straw observed being stored on prep table
above equipment. Cos, removed and properly stored
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The establishment now has all HACCP records kept up-to-date. A copy of the Certified Food Manager's certificate is on file.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota last inspected?
- Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 26, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota had?
- Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota has 10 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota find?
- Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 26, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
- Has Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota are: 4-901.11: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11; 6-501.11: Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.
- Does Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Vw Whole Foods 10189 in Sarasota has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-901.11: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11; 6-501.11: Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110.
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