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6559 GATEWAY AVENUE, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-724-1610
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety raw shell eggs identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The operator placed a time mark on the eggs.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in 97F water on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed black substance on reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towels used as a liner for cut lemons behind the front counter.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic bags used to store bread in the reach in chest cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety raw shell eggs identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The operator placed a time mark on the eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemicals stored hanging on a storage rack near coffee flavoring syrups. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with a hose attached.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes at 10:15 (96F - Cooling); cooked potatoes at 11:05 (94F - Cooling) in the glass door reach in cooler in the prep kitchen. Observed the potatoes stored covered in plastic storage containers. The operator stated the cooked potatoes were stored under refrigeration at 10AM. The operator was educated on proper cooling procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed equipment rinsed off in the handwashing sink behind the front counter.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the salmon.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the spoon handle used for raw blueberries not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a wooden crepe tool stored in 83F standing water near the service window.
Single-service coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the filters.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towels used as liners for multiple food products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored the cheese in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the dry storage area. The operator removed the paper cup.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit near the dishmachine blocked by a cart. The operator moved the cart.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler in the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware with gloves then handle clean dishware without changing gloves. Educated the employee on proper gloves/handwashing procedures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking access to the handwashing sink in the prep area. The operator moved the trash can.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a rack with clean dishware near the cook line. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
In-use tongs stored on the door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use crepe utensil stored in 80F standing water. The operator properly stored the utensil.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf near drinking straws at the breakfast counter. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Water leaking from pipe on top of the dishmachine.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee dry a clean in-use knife on a soiled apron. The employee cleaned and sanitized the in-use knife.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced bread in the reach in cooler near the chest freezer in the prep area. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked potatoes date marked 11/21 in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Observed cut tomatoes date marked 11/20 in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the above food items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dishes in the handwashing sink in the prep area. The operator removed the dishes from the handwashing sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle used for pancake mix stored in 73F standing water. The operator discarded the water and cleaned and sanitized the ladle.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the cup from the rice.
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 thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator removed the salmon from the packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on food preparation table at the front counter. The operator properly stored the employee beverages.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice cooler at the front counter. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs.
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