Inspection Report

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C EST LA VIE

1553 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3429028
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718054
DBPR license6804225

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#1High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitizing and called the technician. **Warning**

Warning
#2High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. The employee properly washed their hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed their hands without soap. The employee properly washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean silverware without washing their hands. Server removed the silverware to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs (53F – Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the egg had been stored at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in the front counter area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.