EINSTEIN BROS BAGEL 3649
3800 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34239 · 9520300
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed butter on top of reachin cooler at 75F. Manager placed in freezer.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Hole in or other damage to wall.Outside office, wall separating.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain leaking underneath dump sink between cooking line and coffee station.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area.Observed bathroom closest to kitchen, light not working.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked salmon at 49F in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager moved to freezer and tested at 41F approximately 15 minutes later.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall cover separating from lower wall above coving just outside office door across from triple sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain under hand wash and dump sink on counter on side between cook line and coffee station.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on reach in cooler top cutting board on cook line.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted bottom not preventing Liguria waste from going onto pad on shared dumpster with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gasket.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on vegetable/cheese bagels in display and baker rack. Manager discarded the 4 bagels in display.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jack Jennings expired 4/3/24.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Manager corrected during inspection.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on walk in cooler door.
Oct 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Emailed agreement to manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Observed butter, vegetable bagels, and dairy on time without plan. Manager printed plan and completed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed unsecured tank outside office.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign at hand sink by preparation area in back.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed butter on top of reachin cooler at 75F. Manager placed in freezer.
Drain cover(s) missing.Observed no drain cover under triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted out bottom on shared dumpster with plaza.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing.Observed no drain cover or grate under triple sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gaskets on Reachin Coolers at end of cook line and egg cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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