Georgies Utc
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Georgies Utc, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a 5.8# can of artichokes with dents at rim. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1# of butter at 67F for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at bar hand sinks. Operator stocked items. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink and phone on food prep table. Operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelving in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed all 3 soda guns at the bar missing the drain line. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 white rolling containers with product removed from original packaging and not labeled next to ice machine.
02D-01-5
50
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 3 pounds of cooked chicken sitting on the kitchen counter for more than 4 hours. Temperature was 79F. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at the bar hand washing sink. Operator stocked both. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on food prep table. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee answering her phone while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelving in the walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed all 3 soda guns at the bar missing the drain line.
29-17-4
61
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touching his hair without washing his hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - 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 white fish thawing in ROP packaging. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on food prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on top of a cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed all hood filters missing. Operator stated they were being cleaned.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
58
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Unable to show proof of food handlers training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored over fish in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned. Observed slicer blade guard soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from behind the bar and was on original approved plan review. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - 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 food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - 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 Ahi thawing in ROP packaging and not removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 white rolling containers under prep table in back kitchen not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Beef Bolognese marked more than 7 days in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
74
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand washing sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee using a dry soiled wiping towel to clean equipment and cutting boards.
21-10-4
82
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken on cook line. Changed gloves without washing hands before putting on new gloves. Employee was made aware hands must be washed after handling raw meat. Employee washed hands and then put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade was soiled. Chef replaced can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on a shelf over cook line. Employee removed beverage from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone observed on prep table of sushi line. Phone was removed from the area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor was soiled in bar area underneath equipment.
36-73-4
67
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
May 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. House made Caesar dressing not noted on menu as containing raw eggs. Discussed with operator the need to asterisk the animal derived foods requiring disclosure to the foot note of the consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Operator will reprint menus. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Operator has been provided Employee Health Reporting Agreement but they have not been completed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat from 04-07-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Not yet completed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches under reach in cooler in hallway, 3 live roaches coming out of coping at bottom of the wall behind the prep table in back hallway, 2 live roaches under food storage shelf in back hallway, 1 live roach under char grill on cooks line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter held at 62F on cooks line. Employee removed butter and placed into reach in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD 40 stored above the ice machine. Operator removed chemicals **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to mop sink and no backflow vacuum present. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, 20 pounds of Grouper and 20 pounds of Salmon all held under reduced oxygen packaging nit frozen. Per operator fish was received fresh and packaged onsite. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 flies in the pantry station, underneath shelf near trash can and drain area. Observed approximately 20 small files behind bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over raw and unwashed Brussel Sprouts. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator using reduced oxygen packaging for raw beef held for greater than 48 hours with no approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Pietro Acco, hired more than 30 days prior as Sous chef and has no certified food manager training. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in back hallway storage. Observed food slicer soiled on the bottom of blade and the blade guide. Observed soiled waffle iron with grease buildup stored in back hallway **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. House made Caesar dressing not noted on menu as containing raw eggs. Discussed with operator the need to asterisk the animal derived foods requiring disclosure to the foot note of the consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in the dish machine area and the bar hand washing sink next to the glass storage area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Operator already has call back I place form prior inspection. Repeat from 4/7/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Operator has been provided Employee Health Reporting Agreement but they have not been completed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat from 04-07-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at hand washing sink. No soap available at hand sink behind bar next to dish machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled and debris on top edge of ice machine door and a mold like substance inside on the ice cube tray drop. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 20 dead roaches under cook line, under cold holding units in hallway and under food storage shelves in hallway. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on floor. Case of raw shell eggs on floor. Case of limes stored on floor. Case of smoked salmon on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand sink behind bar next to dish machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed tongs dipped in water and wiped with a soiled towel. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - 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 power tools stored on prep table next to food. **Warning**
42-03-5
12
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Establishment ROP of fish before freezing, fish was labeled with a date of 4/5. Contacted OPQ and was instructed to have the operator remove the fish from the ROP packaging. Operator removed the fish from the packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over hamburger rolls in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the rolls. Raw sausage stored over chocolate cake in walk-in cooler. Manager removed the sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line Manager placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 78F stored at room temperature in pantry area. Manager stated the shrimp was stored at room temperature for 30 minutes. Manager placed the shrimp in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has 15 food handler 9 of the food handlers training have expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment ROP of raw Beef and fish with not HACCP .
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees in the kitchen. Manager was informed.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of Equipment. Several knives stored in the cracks of equipment on the cook line. Employee removed the knives to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed the utensils to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
22
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Georgies Utc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Georgies Utc on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Georgies Utc?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Georgies Utc.
How does Georgies Utc compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Georgies Utc most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Georgies Utc's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Georgies Utc have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Georgies Utc means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Georgies Utc inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Georgies Utc is inspected around four times per year on average.
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