THE BREAKFAST COTTAGE
2301 N TAMIAMI TRL · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed an empty container of sanitizer solution for the dishmachine. The operator replaced with a new container. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray sanitizer at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked potatoes underneath the steam table. The operator properly stored the cooked bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded coffee and ice in the handwashing sink near the dish area. Observed a server tray stored on top of the handwashing sink near the sodas in the kitchen. The operator unblocked the had sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the spray sanitizer.
16-06-4Intermediate – No cleaning agent provided in dishmachine. The operator replaced the empty detergent. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the host stand. The operator labeled the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on shelves above food prep areas and clean utensils. The operator properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed an empty container of rinsing agent for the dishmachine. The operator replaced with a new container of rinsing agent. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooked potatoes stored on the floor near the cook line. The operator properly stored the potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. The operator removed the labels. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen quiche thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator placed the quiche in the reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:54 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.