HONEY TREE CAFE
8315 LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-351-2600
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 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
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022023447 | Apr 11, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2021057210 | Nov 8, 2021 | May 27, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the line cook and dishwasher changing tasks without changing gloves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside ice machine, soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler rusted.
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the line cook and dishwasher changing tasks without changing gloves.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints when I arrived. Operator corrected.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed bacon and chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed the walk in freezer door with ice build up on door frame.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler rusted.
Aug 21, 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle on the prep table. Operator labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed the walk in freezer door with ice build up on door frame.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler rusted.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling tiles and vent over the prep table on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, table mixer motor head and slicer blade guard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling tiles and vent over the prep table on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door and building up from dripping off the condensing and fan unit.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and food debris on the can opener and slicer.
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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on prep table in back kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the door exiting to the outside. The left exit door.
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.