Smack Dab on the Bay
1055 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
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 5 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Jun 11, 2026: passed with no violations.
- Keeps coming up: Chemicals/toxic substances, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
- 6 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 5 visits
- 2026
- Passed Jun 11
Callback Reinspection
No violations
- Passed Apr 8
Routine Inspection
4 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
- 2025
- Passed Sep 19
Routine Inspection
4 violations, 3 critical
- Critical Approved source
- Critical Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
- Critical Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food; alternative operating procedure
- Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- Passed Mar 13
Routine Inspection
1 violation
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
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