MILLIE'S CAFE
3900 CLARK RD UNIT N, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-923-4054
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cooked sausage on cook line in cold warmer at 73F. Employee placed in oven to reheat.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee ladies room.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple hood filters in disrepair.
Food stored on floor.Observed case of eggs, melons, and onions on floor in preparation and storage areas. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed gaskets soiled and torn on 2 of 3 doors on reach in cooler on cook line.
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing and pulling away near walk in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed buildup of debris under flange on top of dish machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing and pulling away near walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler next to restaurant food.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Mar 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Observed #10 can of black olives dented approximately 1/2" on top seam. Operator removed from storage for credit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/24
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving missing from walk in cooler to men's employee bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bags/pocketbooks under shelf next to clean equipment storage.Employees removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gasket on middle door of 3 door reach in cooler on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged and pulling away outside next to walk in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Oct 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed no coving in hallway by dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.Observed operator crack eggs without changing gloves. Changed gloves and washed hands after education.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on butter out by poached egg station at 70F. Operator removed to freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in hot box Hot Holding Quiche 108F, employee moved to refrigerator.Quiche was made an hour earlier.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed no coving in hallway by dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed pocket book next to single use to go containers on shelf next to employee refrigerator.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed flat if shell eggs stored over cooked ham slices in double door reachin cooler in preparation area. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs unmarked on expo window shelf and next to poaching station without time mark or written plan. Emailed operator plan.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed shell eggs out for less than 1 hour.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not locate time plan. Emailed to operator.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed coving missing in dry storage area. Manager stated repair is scheduled.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed no cove molding between bathroom and back door in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in 3 door Reachin Cooler on cook line Cold Holding Egg Mix 49F, Cut Tomatoes 48F, Cooked Vegetables 48F, Ham Steak 49F, Ambient 48F. Operator to ice proteins and call for service.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.Observed towel used to cover cooked bacon on cook line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed no cove molding between bathroom and back door in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.