SAGE BISCUIT CAFE LLC
1401 MANATEE AVE W STE 100, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941-405-4744
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed no written clean up plan.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025091437 | Nov 12, 2025 | Apr 16, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2017015682 | Mar 14, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen stored on prep shelf above reach in cooler. Manager removed ibuprofen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above an open bag of ready to eat chicken sausages in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored in handwashing sink. Manager removed bucket from sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time instead of temperature with no written time plan completed.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical in spray bottle under dish machine not labeled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above dish washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of the walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing in dish washing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler next to the toast station.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris buildup on their meat slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee use their hand wash sink to fill a sanitizer bucket. Reviewed with the employee the proper use of the sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in dry goods containers. Operator removed them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards heavily grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above food prep areas. Operator removed them.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease buildup under the cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing chunks from floor tiles.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on the server floor. Operator placed them on shelves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths thrown on the floor or left on the cook line. Operator made a sanitizer bucket and had the cook line cloths placed in it.
Nov 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and broken in several places in the kitchen.
Nov 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee rewashed the dishes and washed the hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked corned beef in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the shrimp.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over pooled eggs in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast batter with eggs (49F - Cold Holding) stored on ice on the cook line, Cut melon(49F - Cold Holding) stored on ice in the expo area and Cooked potatoes (64F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the items were stored on ice and at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed the items in the reach in cooler.
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. See stop sale. Butter on time as a public health control stored on the expo line with no time mark. Manager stated the butter was on time as a public heath control for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed a time mark on the butter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD 40 stored next to bags of pancake mix on a shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the WD 40. Can of oven cleaner stored next to cooking on a shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the oven cleaner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized the slicer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all the equipment in the kitchen soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and broken in several places in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all preparation tables in the kitchen soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tube of corned beef hash thawing in standing waster on a preparation table in the kitchen. Manager placed the item in the walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in the walk in cooler soiled. Employee cleaned the fan guard.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish wash employee touch dirty dishes then touch clean dishes without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager coached employee, employee washed hands and rewashed dishes.
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. Observed no written clean up plan.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing broken cove base by deck oven.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food preparation employee with wristwatch on. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans on dish shelf wet stacked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted bottom shelf of food prep table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed chipped floor tiles around serving line in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Chef moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom shelf of 2 door flip top soiled and food residue. Observed grease buildup on wall by hood system, next to annul system.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed flatware handles down on dish shelf.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cheese and cut greens. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
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 3 employees expired.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove base to the left of oven in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board grooved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle of oven. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed five small cutting boards heavily grooved.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and speaker on shelf above food prep area. Employee moved.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed rack of spoons with handles down. Manager inverted.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer at y fitting with garden hose in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf above food prep area. Employee removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employee with wristwatch on. Employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at back kitchen hand sink. Manager put up new sign.
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.