FLORENCE AND THE SPICE BOYS

Name: FLORENCE AND THE SPICE BOYS
Address: 4990 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL, 34231, US
Rating: 86.4

4990 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34231

License #6805855

86.4 Grade B / 100

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FLORENCE AND THE SPICE BOYS in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.4 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 November 13, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 10 critical, 6 major, 8 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 13, 2025 shows 11 observation rows: 5 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
[25-23-4] Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from peoples hands. Observed single-service foil sheets stored underneath the paper towel dispenser on the cook line. The operator properly stored the foil sheets.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.
[01C-03-4] Clam tags not marked with last date served.
[08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over glass bottled water in the walk in cooler.
[24-17-4] Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishware dried with a wiping cloth in the dish area. Observed glassware dried with a wiping cloth at the front counter.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The establishment offers ground beef burgers cooked to customers temperature request without a consumer advisory. The operator was printed and posted a consumer advisory.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw clams in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed an unprotected water pitcher stored near the ice/water dispenser in the dining area. The operator removed the water pitcher.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and store in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 500 on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 83F standing water on the cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth solution at 500ppm. The operator discarded and replaced the solution to 200ppm.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the sink on the cook line.
[28-07-4] Employee dumping mop water in the 2-compartment sink near the dishmachine.
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line for the soiled glass racks inside the handwashing sink in the dish area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked octopus prepared on site date marked 6/29. The operator discarded the octopus.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked octopus in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the cooked octopus.
[01C-01-4] No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell mussels. See stop sale. The operator discarded the mussels.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell mussels. The operator discarded the mussels.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the silverware polishing station. The beverage was properly stored.
[08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw mussels stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The mussels were discarded due to no shell stock tag.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked octopus prepared on site date marked 6/29. The operator discarded the octopus.

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