Voco Sarasota
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Voco Sarasota has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “date marked combined ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Severer handled dirty dishes then single serve cups without washing their hands. Server discarded the cups and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked sweet potatoes date marked 2/20 and cooked rice date marked 2/19 stored in the walk in cooler. Employee discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled a clean utensil without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensil to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut and washed potatoes in the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Employee placed the eggs below the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked sweet potatoes date marked 2/20 and cooked rice date marked 2/19 stored in the walk in cooler. Employee discarded the items. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory, GM printed and posted before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
39
Oct 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the salmon. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and ceiling tiles above the three compartment sink soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the salmon. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the salmon in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
52
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Cooked Pasta date 10/14 and marinara dated 10/10 stored in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Manager discarded the items.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Manager placed the eggs below the tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Pasta date 10/14 and marinara dated 10/10 stored in the reach in cooler in the back preparation area. Manager discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 75F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden non sealed cutting board in use in the kitchen. Manager discarded the board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4
50
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above the cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored on a make reach in cooler next to food on the cook line. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under the hand washing sink next to the dish machine.
29-11-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Voco Sarasota last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Voco Sarasota on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Voco Sarasota?
Across the inspection record, “date marked combined ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Voco Sarasota.
How does Voco Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Voco Sarasota most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Voco Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Voco Sarasota have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Voco Sarasota 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 Voco Sarasota inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Voco Sarasota is inspected around three times per year on average.
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