THE BREAKFAST HOUSE
1817 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed two flying insects at cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at wait station Inside Cold holding — butter 76°F, butter 67°F, out since 7:30 am. Educated employee regarding proper cold holding. Butter was returned to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed cold holding since 7:30 am, Near cook line – pooled eggs 57°F, pooled egg whites 49°F. Eggs were discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately six rodent droppings at hood above serving window, along screen where it is screwed into the wall. Observed 12 rodent droppings at the wait station, above food pass-through. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings at bottom of shelf at wait station where linens and hot chocolate is stored. Observed 20 rodent droppings under wait station hand washing sink. **Warning**
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present.observed nesting materials near hood above serving window, along screen where it is screwed into the wall. **Warning**
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water run-off from ice machine breach the drain and flood the area leading to dry storage and wait station area. **Warning**
01B-03-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed bottle of champagne stored in exterior drink ice. Approximately 40 lbs of drink ice was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed chemical sanitizer stored above steamer containing hot food. Employee moved chemical to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Employee cleaned blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ricardo. **Warning**
Basic 13
23-04-4Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface, at wait station back of hand washing sink. Employee cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-44-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Jugs of oil stored on the floor. Employee moved both jugs to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, bucket of potatoes, bottles of water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-57-4Basic – Ceiling, Ceiling fan, and conduit throughout walk-in cooler had accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed clear ceiling over top of wait station taped with duct tape and bowing under the weight of leaves, with the potential of collapse. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, at toaster area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed a dead roach by the coffee station, on the wall. Observed one dead roach hanging from the heat lamp, near the wall, at the cook line. Employee discarded roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walk-in cooler, floors in back kitchen, ware washing area. **Warning**
36-68-4Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling, throughout kitchen. **Warning**
22-04-4Basic – Lime scale and mold buildup build-up inside ice machine at exterior wait station and interior wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Kitchen/cook line window open to exterior pass-through where rodent dropping and nesting materials overhead and rodent droppings underneath, as well as flying insects observed. **Warning**
35B-12-4Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests, exterior wait station, pass- through area. **Warning**
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area, over and under sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:31 AM.
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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.