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Brewster’s Tavern, 1454 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

4 years ago

1454 Main Street, Sarasota, 34236 Florida, United States

Date Closed: 10/07/2019
Immediate closure, emergency order recommended. Inspector says conditions endanger public health and safety.
11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations:
-- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 12 rodent droppings on floor next to dish machine. **Warning**
-- High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Water line from dish machine to ceiling has run marks on pipe and wall. **Warning**
-- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
-- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
-- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Staff corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
-- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
-- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone in prep area. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
-- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint **Warning**
-- Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation behind reach and n coolers. **Warning**
-- Basic - No light shields in kitchen **Warning**
Source: www.heraldtribune.com

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- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple raw meats stored over ready to eat lentil soup in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the meats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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