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KOBERNICK HOUSE DAIRY KITCHEN

1951 N HONORE AVE, Sarasota FL 34235 · (941)377-0781

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6803736
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled a toasted bagel with their bare hands while plating the bagel. Employee discarded the bagel.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025064882Aug 1, 2025Oct 2, 2025$400
7--2025009662Jan 24, 2025Mar 11, 2025$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed thier hands
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Employee handled a toasted bagel with their bare hands while plating the bagel. Employee discarded the bagel.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled a toasted bagel with their bare hands while plating the bagel. Employee discarded the bagel.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon offered on the menu not identified as a raw/undercooked items.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed the items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
The state's own report →
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the drink machine in the front counter area soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean equipment and single service gloves stored next to the hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee removed the items.
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of grill cleaner stored on a container of fry oil next to the grill. Employee removed the grill cleaner. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to condiment pcs on a shelf near the entrance of the kitchen. Employee removed the spray bottles containing cleaning.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the beverage machine in the front counter area soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Chef printed and posted the consumer advisory before the end of the inspection.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cups and lids stored next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen exposed to splash. Employee removed the items.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef placed the eggs on the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Lysol stored next to teabags and coffee stirrers in a cabinet in the front counter area. Employee removed the Lysol.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink in the kitchen and the front counter area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area has no hand washing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese blintz in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employee removed the eggs.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready to eat food. Raw salmon stored over cut and washed lettuce in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employee removed the salmon.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serving lox on the menu not identified as raw or undercooked cooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink in the front counter area removed without approval from the DBPR.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serving lox on the menu not identified as raw or undercooked cooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over flat bread in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the salmon.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Chef placed towels at the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at the hand washing sink in the front counter area shut off.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation

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.