Florence and the Spice Boys

257 N Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805637

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Grade A
Safety score 97 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (8 days ago)

What drove the grade

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Basic · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection
    3 basic
    -3
  • Safety score97

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitOct 30, 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:

    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic3

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

      Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved them.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Observed an employee without a hair restraint. Operator coached him. He put on a hat.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Observed a soiled ice drop tray inside the ice machine.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

In-use utensils properly stored1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1