BUTTERMILK
5520 PALMER BLVD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941-256-2659
Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the standing reach in cooler in the kitchen: Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out of the fridge for use. Operator place them on a higher shelf to cool faster.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on their ceiling vents.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored on top of a food container. Operator removed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator working in the bakery kitchen without a hat on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris build up on their hood filters.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go boxes not flipped over. Operator flipped them over.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch box stored with food in the walk in cooler. Operator moved and labeled it.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soot build up on multiple ceiling vents in the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back outer door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the standing reach in cooler in the kitchen: Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out of the fridge for use. Operator place them on a higher shelf to cool faster.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for baked goods using homemade cream cheese. Emailed operator the TPHC sheet and instructions.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rusted shelving in the walk in cooler. Observed black build up on the gaskets for the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen and dish wash area with black build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exterior door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloth stored on the front counter. Operator place clothes in sanitizer bucket.
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.