EASTSIDE CAFE
6300 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34240 · 9072515
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter: Melon water (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator disposed of the food product on their own decision.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped and with no tongs. Operator placed tongs for use.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler/freezer. Operator placed them off the ground.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed multiple rusted cans in their storage area. Operator disposed of them.
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 their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called eco lab.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Reviewed proper handwashing with the employee and the operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a container of pickles in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter: Melon water (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator disposed of the food product on their own decision.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of sanitizer wipes stored next to food products in the grill line and observed lubricant stored with clean dishes in the prep area. Operator removed the products.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple food products not properly date marked in the establishment. Reviewed date marking procedure with the operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their dish sandwich station hand sink with ice steroid inside.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory listed for their cooked to order eggs. Emailed a copy to the operator to print and post.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed multiple customer self service food products prepared on site without proper labeling. Reviewed proper labeling with the operator.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed their kitchen entrance fire extinguisher in the red.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee wash their knife in a hand wash sink. Informed the employee on the property use of the sink.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener placed in a soiled holder.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed numerous to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front left and right side make tables for the service line respectively: Sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Chopped chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hr. Operator stated they had been open too long for lunch rush and closed the make tables.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 missing vacuum breakers on the mop sink splitter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed the cases on a shelf.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a container of sanitizer wipes stored above clean dishes. Operator removed the container.
Dec 14, 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 debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up inside the warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employe wearing a watch when they were prepping food. Operator had employee remove watch.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up beneath the grill and fryer on the left section of the kitchen.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no sign or knowledge of the big 6. Emailed operator a copy of the big 6 sheet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with dirty utensils. Operator removed utensils and washed sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples for self serve not wrapped or covered in the buffet area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed that the women's restroom has no covered receptacle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor of the dry storage area and observed meat stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed foods on the shelves.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the smoker on the kitchen line with a build up of food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The right side front counter hand wash sink has no hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the kitchen ovens with a build up of food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with a build up of rust.
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.