DJONISI'S RESTAURANT

Name: DJONISI'S RESTAURANT
Address: 4940 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA, FL, 34232, US
Rating: 71

4940 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34232

License #6804456

71 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

November 5, 2025 · 6 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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DJONISI'S RESTAURANT in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 5, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 47 total violations — 10 critical, 10 major, 27 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 5, 2025 shows 6 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their ice scoop handle in contact with ice at their soda machine. Operator removed it.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed their microwaves with debris build up.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand sign at the bar sink.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand sink used as a dump sink. Operator removed the trash.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher at the back exit in the red.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed a open dumpster lid for the shared community dumpster.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent above the triple sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drinks.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in a reach in cooler below the grill on the cook line and inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken below the beef in both places.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the ground of the kitchen. Operator placed bucket into another bucket.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at the front counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator emptied the bucket.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dirty knives inside. Operator removed knives and cleaned sink.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/