BREAKFAST COMPANY
411 N ORANGE AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-400-7689
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold on the exterior of red onions in the dry storage area. Manager discarded the onions.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped their hands on a soiled apron then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over processed waffle fries in a reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the fries.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher stored in the hand wash sink on the cook line. Employee removed the pitcher.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Waffle maker stored next to the hand wash sink in the cook line area. Employee removed the waffle maker.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the drinks.
May 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon not identified as a raw item on the menu.
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 picked an item off the floor then handed clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold on the exterior of red onions in the dry storage area. Manager discarded the onions.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon not identified as a raw item on the menu.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 300ppm chlorine.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad and shredded cooked chicken date marked 10/10 stored in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken salad and shredded cooked chicken date marked 10/10 stored in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the chicken.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for the dishwasher.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.