WORD OF MOUTH
6604 GATEWAY AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34231
License #6804303
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →WORD OF MOUTH in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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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.Observed shell eggs on top of reach in cooler stored over cooked peppers.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 10x5" hole in wall outside walkin cooler.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 2-4lb cans of tuna with dent on rim and 2" dent in side of can. Operator labeled for return.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled walkin cooler door gasket.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed pocket book and clothing in dry storage over canned food.
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