GETAWAY CAFE
7125 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34240 · 941.371.2505
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no written plan. Emailed operator a copy of a vomit clean up plan.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle placed beside soda boxes. Operator removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand sink. Operator placed some there.
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 a copy and had them sign.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed their back ware washing hand sink have no hot water.
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Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed soda nozzles rinsed after sanitized. Reviewed the proper order with the operator.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their dumpster water ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar. Operator removed it.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed their front server hand sink unable to dispense hit water due to a broken handle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their dish machine ice scoop in contact with ice at the bar. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed their in use tongs in 120F standing water. Operator placed it onto the hot part of the flattop to heat up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed their dish hand wash sign missing from the bar sink.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while cooking food. Operator had the employe remove their watch.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 100ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a medical kit stored on top of boxes of soda at the bar. Operator removed the kit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side make table: Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator had it placed above the fill line and stated it had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sharpies stored above sugar in the dry storage area. Operator removed the sharpies.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed a in-use ice scoop stored in a rusted bucket between uses. Operator removed the scoop.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters and other single service items not stored covered/inverted. Operator covered/inverted them.
Stored food not covered. Observed food stored in the reach in freezer not covered when not in use. Operator covered the food.
Oct 10, 2023Call 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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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. In effect callback for this violation that is due on October 9th.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee stored next to food. Operator removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees glasses case stored with food product. Operator removed case. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 10, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no way to measure chemical concentration for quaternary three compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals stored in the chemical storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust/grease build up on ceiling tile vents in the dish-wash area, cook line, and dry storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Cobia and Mahi not properly removed from packaging after thawing. Mahi had label indicating and Cobia had a label on the original box.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the fan covers in the walk in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield covering or non shattering materials for lights in the kitchen line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar hand wash sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed rusted fan covers with dust build up in the bar area. Observed fan covers with dust build up in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the drawer reach in cooler on the right side of the kitchen: Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Mahi (48F - Cold Holding); Cobia (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that they had been stored there overnight. Operator set food aside for disposal.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the drawer reach in cooler on the right side of the kitchen: Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Mahi (48F - Cold Holding); Cobia (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that they had been stored there overnight. Operator set food aside for disposal.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to beer dispensers and single service cups on the bar line. Operator moved sanitizer bucket.
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. Observed no written plan. Emailed operator a copy of a vomit clean up plan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza spatula with food debris build up stored above the pizza oven.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no way to measure chemical concentration for quaternary three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.
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 proof of employee agreements. Emailed operator an employee agreement. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals stored in the chemical storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust/grease build up on ceiling tile vents in the dish-wash area, cook line, and dry storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Cobia and Mahi not properly removed from packaging after thawing. Mahi had label indicating and Cobia had a label on the original box.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hair spray and purse stored above the reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint. Operator put on a hat. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of pickles on the floor of the walk in cooler Operator placed pickles on a shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the fan covers in the walk in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield covering or non shattering materials for lights in the kitchen line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the pizza oven in the kitchen area with black food debris build up.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed rusted fan covers with dust build up in the bar area. Observed fan covers with dust build up in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
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.