HIGH SIDE CAFE
1105 N WASHINGTON BLVD, Sarasota FL 34236 · 3662678
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026036831 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese (60F - Cold Holding); American cheese (57F - Hot Holding) Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed the cheese in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer next to the cook line. Employee removed and sanitized the utensils and drawer.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee placed the wiping cloth in the soiled linen container.
Sep 3, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to hamburger buns on a shelf next to the three compartment sink. Chef removed the buns.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked green beans stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line with no date mark. Chef stated the green beans were prepared on 9/1. Chef placed a date mark on the green beans. Corrected On-Site**
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on a case of tomatoes in the kitchen. Employee removed the backpack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line soiled.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef roast stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen with no date mark. Employee stated the beef was cooked on 2/22. Employee placed a date mark on the beef roast.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Bag of onions stored next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee removed the onions.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon store over ready to eat deli meats in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the bacon.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of stainless steel cleaner stored next to food on a dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Employee removed the can.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of cooked chicken stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee stated the chicken was prepared on 9/21. Employee placed a date mark on the chicken.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered container of flour stored next to the hand washing sink next to the make line. Employee removed the container.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christina Willis 12/6/18 SERVSAFE only CFM for the establishment.
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christina Willis 12/6/18 SERVSAFE only CFM for the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading 00ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the solution new reading 50ppm.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection 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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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender made bare hand contact with a lime when cutting it. Employee voluntarily discarded the lime.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board in the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the oven on the cook line soiled.
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.