BOCA KITCHEN BAR AND MARKET

Name: BOCA KITCHEN BAR AND MARKET
Address: 19 S LEMON AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34236, US
Rating: 75.6

19 S LEMON AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236

License #6805644

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75.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BOCA KITCHEN BAR AND MARKET in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 11 critical, 4 major, 3 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over a package of bagels in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the bagels.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the base of the wall in the dishwasher area.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean cutting boards in the dishwasher area. Chef removed the spray bottles.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee took empty boxes outside then handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, changed gloves and washed their hands.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.

Warning Issued
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef discarded the tuna.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washed their hands. Employee rewashed the dishes and washed their hands.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sinks on the cook line, bar area and employee bathroom. Chef placed paper towel at all hand wash sinks.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees training expired on 1/2/25.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef discarded the tuna.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Cooked squash (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked broccoli (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); Sausage (51F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked green beans (50F - Cold Holding); White sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Chef stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Chef discarded the items.

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