Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

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1553 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3708196
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13746688
DBPR license6804225

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.