C EST LA VIE
1553 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese (55F – Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (55F – Cold Holding) stored at room temperature in the cook line area. Employee stated the items were stored at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press in the sandwich make area soiled. Ice chute on the soda machine in the front counter area soiled. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the back preparation room. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired on 6/9/26. **Warning**
Basic 1
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula stored in standing water on the cook line. Employee removed the spatula to be sanitized and discarded the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:36 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.