Original Word of Mouth

6604 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231

Passed · Sep 21, 2026 Directions
80
Good BiteKarma score 80 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 5 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Sep 21, 2026: passed with 6 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Food protection, cross-contamination, cited 2 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
  • 5 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 21

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
    • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
  3. Passed Apr 29

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Critical Approved source
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Employee personal belongings
    • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Nov 12

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Employee personal belongings
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  6. Passed Jun 5

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
    • Minor Employee personal belongings

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