FLOWER CHILD

Name: FLOWER CHILD
Address: 6532 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 160, SARASOTA, FL, 34240, US
Rating: 62.2

6532 UNIVERSITY PKWY STE 160, SARASOTA, FL 34240

License #6806202

62.2 Grade F / 100

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October 23, 2026 · 9 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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FLOWER CHILD in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 6 critical, 8 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 23, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed under cooked whole-muscle beef stored over cooked chicken in the single door reach in cooler near the ice machine. The operator properly stored the partially cooked beef.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe on top of the dishmachine.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cash register. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
[35A-13-4] Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed a dog on the patio dining area. The establishment does not have a doggie dining permit from the county.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a beard guard.
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a hand drill stored on a table near containers of food products. The operator properly stored the hand drill.
[03C-89-4] Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed partially cooked whole-muscle beef cooled in the cold holding unit near the ice machine. The operator stated the beef is partially cooked, shredded, then cooled. The partially cooked beef is finished on the grill and used in a wrap. The operator was emailed a non-continuous cooking written procedures form.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked whole-muscle beef and sushi rice held under time as public health control not included on the existing written plan.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original food handler certificates for some employees The food handler training records are digitally held on a computer. The digital records do not show the name of the third party provider.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packed fish not removed before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored in the walk in cooler unlabeled. Operator placed it in a container on their bottom shelf.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above cooked vegetables on the cook line. Operator moved the tuna.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packed fish not removed before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored above clean dishes in the front server area. Operator removed it.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed their mops sink splitter missing a vacuum breaker.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements for the establishment. Operator states they are in the employees handbooks which they take home.