MICHELLES BROWN BAG CAFE LLC
630 S ORANGE AVE STE 101, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-365-5858
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 42 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor around the hot water heater in the back hallway area. No food or food equipment are present in that area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025039261 | May 14, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | $800 |
| 7--2025016568 | Mar 11, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of employee medicine stored next to food on a shelf on the roll top reach in cooler. Employee removed the medicine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of ink stored next to single serve bowls on a shelf in the kitchen. Owner removed the ink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot stored in the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee removed the pot.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded the tuna.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Brie cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Turkey (54F - Cold Holding); Ham (52F - Cold 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 30 minutes. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink next to the three component sink. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator discarded the tuna.
May 15, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the three compartment sink and the sanitizer buckets.
May 14, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Employee handled ready to eat turkey and bead rolls with their bare hands wile making a sandwich. Employee discarded the items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the eggs.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings next to next to the hot water heater in the back kitchen area. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings behind the air conditioner carrier in the back kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled ready to eat turkey and bead rolls with their bare hands wile making a sandwich. Employee discarded the items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the three compartment sink and the sanitizer buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead rodent in a glue trap behind the air conditioner carrier in the back kitchen area.
Mar 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer bucket and triple sink.
Mar 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor around the hot water heater in the back hallway area. No food or food equipment are present in that area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer bucket and triple sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs stored over ready to eat dressing in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the eggs.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee placed towels at the hand washing sink.
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. Provided form to the operator, the operator filled out the form before the end of the inspection.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.