Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BUDDY'S BAGELS

6970 BENEVA · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3396788
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8518844
DBPR license6805494

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee Touch bagel sandwich change gloves no handwash. Employee washed after education. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with food residue. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no certificates for manager at facility. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front counter.

#6Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for Doug Housley only.

Basic 1

#1Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.Observed dumpster on grass/dirt. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.