Calusa Brewing
5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 · Permanent Food Service · License 6806092
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed approximately 2lbs. garlic in oil dated 10-13 and approximately 3lbs tomato sauce dated 10-14. Chef discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Observed approximately 2lbs. garlic in oil dated 10-13 and approximately 3lbs tomato sauce dated 10-14. Chef discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed screen cleaner stored on shelf over single use trays.
Chef removed.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.