The Fat Donkey

1461 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Passed · Oct 8, 2026 Directions
90
Excellent BiteKarma score 90 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 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 8, 2026: passed with 3 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Chemicals/toxic substances, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 8

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Approved source
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Dec 4

    Callback Reinspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  5. Passed Sep 26

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Aug 7

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
    • Critical Chemicals/toxic substances

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