Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE SAGE BISCUIT CAFE LLC

6656 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34210

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3578910
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10759172
DBPR license5105543

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 18, 2025 9:52 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 19, 2025 8:30 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under dry storage rack across from ice machine on floor along wall. Observed Approximately 5 rodent droppings between and behind ice machines on floor . Observed Approximately 5 rodent droppings between wall and reach in cooler on cook line on floor along wall. Observed Approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor along wall between dish rack shelf and 2 door reach-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used as scoop in salmon. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line and at stem table with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelves of food preparation tables in back food preparation area rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor through out kitchen not smooth and cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in crack between make stations. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of container in flour. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on cook line reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler in waitstaff area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted and pitted shelves in walk-in cooler 2. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind ovens on cook line soiled with excess grease. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.