ORIGINAL EGG
4031 CLARK RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941.922.2868
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato casserole on grill at 129F, cook reheated and checked later at 147F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020003692 | Jan 22, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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.Shell eggs not marked, pulled at 8:00 am, cook marked container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato casserole on grill at 129F, cook reheated and checked later at 147F.
Vacuum breaker missing at faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed hose outside back door without vacuum breaker. Emailed operator picture of vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed dried food debris on slicer blade guard.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles above mixer area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in 69F water next to reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed utensils from water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris on shelf under grill next to fryer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of 1st reach in cooler on cook line behind oatmeal station.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bacon stored on top shelf in walk in cooler over celery and zucchini. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade and mixer shield. Employee cooking leaned during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler white sandwich cutting board with cut marks and stained.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee cooking on line added hat.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris under fryer and waffle iron shelves.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler in omelette station with standing water on bottom.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection 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 food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bacon stored over lettuce in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and vent in dish machine area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed oil and food on floor under cooking equipment on cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on side of fryer and under grills. Observed black substance on walk in cooler door gasket. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in double door reach in cooler on cook line.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored in reach in cooler over cheese and cooked sausage. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed missing light shield in storage area near dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed dust on ceiling fans in back preparation area. Observed food debris under grill and next to fryer and waffle shelf.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at 10pm. Manager replaced bucket and corrected to 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over spinach and shredded cheese. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Feta 53F, and chorizo 51F in plastic buckets in iced container. Manager relocated to walk in freezer.
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 1 flat eggs out for 1 hour not time marked. Employee marked tray. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on vent and surrounding ceiling tiles above triple sink area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed floor tiles in disrepair in front of triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on side of fryer and on wire shelving next to fryer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed smoked salmon over ready to eat in two reachin coolers on cook line. One over bagels and one over deli Turkey. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
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 eggs pulled at 8:30 with no time mark. Manager marked each egg flat. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled mixer head and guard as well as Slicer blade guard. Manager had employee clean during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed hand wash sink blocked by fan in dishwashing machine area. Manager moved fan away from sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Marco Vasquez training expired 1/30/23.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust on ceiling tiles and wall as well as black substance on vents in dishwashing machine area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed food debris and grease under cooking equipment on line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed floor tiles in disrepair in front of dishwashing machine and triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed garbage on dumpster pad shared with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease and debris on shelves under waffle irons and in between cooking range and grill on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed septa ding water in single door reachin cooler at start of cook line and double door reachin cooler in front of cooking range. Manager removed water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 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 cook crack eggs and no hand wash. Cook removed gloves and washed hands after education.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in iced plastic buckets Cold Holding Egg Mix 49F, Egg Whites 51F. Cook changed to metal and iced. Temperature rechecked 45 minutes later at 41F and 42F.
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 brought out of refrigeration during inspection without time mark. Educated cook on time mark and corrected by marking with time.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed food debris and grease behind cooking equipment on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed worn floor tiles in front of triple sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in first Reachin Cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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