EUROPEAN COFFEE AND BAKERY
3333 N TAMIAMI TRL #100, Sarasota FL 34234
Last inspected May 7, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
JAN 24
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024022841 | Mar 6, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum sealing multiple food items including: cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked potatoes, cheeses, and raw fish.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only one employee training certificate. Observed at least 4 employees working in the establishment.
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon held for more than 30 days and not frozen throughout the process.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 10lbs of frozen reduced oxygen packaged salmon that was held for more than 30 days and not frozen throughout the process. Observed no approved HAACCP plan. Operator voluntarily discarded food.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Emailed the operator the agreements and had the operator sign one.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum sealing multiple food items including: cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked potatoes, cheeses, and raw fish.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only one employee training certificate. Observed at least 4 employees working in the establishment.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw lamb over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored above clean dishes in the dishwashing area.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line going to the hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a build up of dust on the middle ceiling vents above the bakers table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Operator had him put on a hair net.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce on the floor of the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at the female employee restroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed uncleanable knife block in bakers area.
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.