HASHTAG CAFE
2781 BEERIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34239 · 571-236-7703
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. Observed yogurt container with black substance inside container. Less than a pound. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed febreeze air freshener next to tea leaves on shelf. Employee relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed storage of clean utensils and small wares in rear preparation area hand sink. Employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket under 25ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Operator added.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food with mold-like growth. Observed yogurt container with black substance inside container. Less than a pound. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in both hand wash sinks.Operator removed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in bathroom.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles in back storage area not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Operator corrected.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth in storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on floor next to reach in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer and shot glass in hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Observed spinach feta being held on time with no plan observed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed sanitizer chlorine bucket and triple sink with level over 200ppm. Corrected to 100ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in hand wash sink in rear kitchen area. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored on floor.Observed bag of confectionery sugar and sugar on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed to shelf.
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.