How many inspections has Walmart #7298 in Sarasota had?

Walmart #7298 in Sarasota has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Walmart #7298 in Sarasota find?

Walmart #7298 in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Walmart #7298 in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Walmart #7298 in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Walmart #7298 in Sarasota

Name: Walmart #7298 in Sarasota Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

5401 Palmer Crossing Cir, Sarasota, FL 34233

Sarasota County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Wal-mart Stores East Lp (wal)
FDACS Estab #: 192605

Overview

Walmart #7298 in Sarasota, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 5 violations.

4FDACS Insp.

5Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 16, 2025

Walmart #7298 in Sarasota: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Oct 16, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Issues brought forth in this request have been brought to the attention of management. Request 5127829

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections

Jul 17, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Request 5116788 Issues brought forth in this request have been brought to the attention of management.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)

Bakery , Deli areas- open cases of bread doughs and corn dogs in the walk-in freezers.

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP

Deli area- drain pan and screen not cleaned within 4 hours. First used prior to 8am, not cleaned by 1 pm. COS- pan and screen removed to be cleaned. x

7-202.11 Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation or maintenance of the food establishment or intended for retail sale is present in the establishment. 7-202.11 PfPf

Receiving area- two cans of aerosol pesticide (Raid Ant & Roach, Raid Flying Insect) stored on the racking by the receiving desk. Cos- aerosol pesticide cans discarded.

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP

Retail area- Laundry detergent (Dreft) stored above baby foods and formula. Cos- Laundry detergent moved to appropriate storage. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)

Bakery area- the bakery pans and screens have heavy carbon and baked on grease buildup.

May 15, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Walmart #7298 in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walmart #7298 in Sarasota last inspected?: Walmart #7298 in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 16, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Walmart #7298 in Sarasota had?: Walmart #7298 in Sarasota has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Walmart #7298 in Sarasota find?: Walmart #7298 in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Walmart #7298 in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Walmart #7298 in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Walmart #7298 in Sarasota?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Walmart #7298 in Sarasota are: 3-302.11(A)(4): Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4); 4-602.11(C): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) P; 7-202.11: Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation or maintenance of the food establishment or intended for retail sale is present in the establishment. 7-202.11 Pf.