EPICURE

Name: EPICURE
Address: 1298 N PALM AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34236, US
Rating: 89.2

1298 N PALM AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236

License #6804442

89.2 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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Quick take

EPICURE in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 5 critical, 2 major, 7 minor.

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Inspections on file

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The latest inspection on February 11, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 3 minor.

Inspection data quality

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then a clean glass without washing their hands. Employee removed the glass to be sanitized and washed their hands.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x2 foot hole in the wall below the hand wash sink in the bar area.
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 propane tanks stored in the bake shop area. Manager placed the tanks outside.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed a kitchen in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee was informed and removed the knife to be sanitized.
[08B-54-4] Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Containers of uncovered food stored on a food cart next the the hand wash sink on the cook line. Chef removed the cart.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottle.

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