Grandpas Schnitzel
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Grandpas Schnitzel, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed strudel on display for service not protected at the front counter. The operator covered the strudel. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato pancakes (47F - Cold Holding) at room temperature outside of a cold holding unit on the cook line. The operator stated the potato pancakes have been held for less than 1 hour. The operator placed the cooked potatoes in the 2-door reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked sausage in the 2-door cooler in the storage area. The operator properly stored the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor in the storage area.
08B-38-4
61
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
47
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a container with water at the handwashing sink at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter.
22-20-5
86
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled wet wiping cloths inside of the hand sink behind the front counter. Operator removed the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened for more than 24 hours with no date mark. Operator date marked the milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in crack between prep table and the wall. Operator placed the knives in the dish area for sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on counter near soda machine at the front counter. Operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 employee jackets stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator properly stored the employee jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on shelf above food prep area. Operator moved and properly stored medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat cake in reach in cooler in back of kitchen. Operator properly stored raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cold holding at 55F for less than four hours. Operator moved butter to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed and posted by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes not stored inverted. Operator properly stored boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured behind front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door on cook line. Operator removed and sanitized tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor behind front counter. Operator properly stored bottled water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on table next to clean equipment in kitchen prep area. Employee moved beverage for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grandpas Schnitzel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grandpas Schnitzel on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grandpas Schnitzel?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grandpas Schnitzel.
How does Grandpas Schnitzel compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Grandpas Schnitzel most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Grandpas Schnitzel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grandpas Schnitzel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grandpas Schnitzel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Grandpas Schnitzel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grandpas Schnitzel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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