Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SIMON'S COFFEE HOUSE

5900 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT H · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3348722
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8367982
DBPR license6804606

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beans in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between a food preparation table and panini press in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the knives. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee handwashing signs in the restrooms. The operator was emailed handwashing signs. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf next to avocados in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler in the prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.