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MARINA JACKS REST in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.3 out of 100 โ an F grade โ a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 58 total violations โ 18 critical, 8 major, 32 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 20, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing on the exhaust hood in the preparation area.
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at the hand wash sink in the salad preparation area. Chef stated the plumber had been notified about the hot water.
- [22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine, chef called the technician. The technician arrived and fixed the sanitizer in the dish machine before the end of the inspection, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
- [01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked pasta stored in walk in cooler #1 with a date mark of 10/10. Chef discarded the pasta.
- [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta stored in walk in cooler #1 with a date mark of 10/10. Chef discarded the pasta.
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