SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE
5900 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT H, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.266.5715
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hummus prepared on site date marked 7/28. The operator discarded the hummus.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019062928 | Dec 12, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above reach in freezer in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walkin cooler door gasket in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed dressing in containers on floor in walkin cooler. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
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Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed lids missing from shared dumpster in plaza.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet not functioning in hand sink across from walkin cooler.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed hummus prepared on site date marked 7/28. The operator discarded the hummus.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hummus prepared on site date marked 7/28. The operator discarded the hummus.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the tomatoes had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tomatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the tomatoes had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tomatoes. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator moved the cheese to the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed vegan enchiladas not properly date marked with the day when removed from the freezer. The operator properly marked the enchiladas.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the ice machine.
Clean equipment and utensils stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Observed clean baking dishes stored under a paper towel dispenser at the front counter. The operator properly stored the clean dishware.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored on a shelf near packaged foods in a store area. The operator properly stored the backpack.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites stored over tofu in the 3-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the egg whites.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door hinge for the single door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use spatulas stored in between a food prep table and panini press. The operator properly stored the spatulas.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at multiple handwashing sinks throughout the restaurant.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed an employee spray the can opener with an outside hose and place back in the holder. The operator properly washed and sanitized the can opener.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice and bean enchilada (50F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator stated the enchilada was prepared over 24 hours prior. The operator discarded the enchilada.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad date marked 7/9 in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the tuna salad.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tuna salad date marked 7/9 in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the tuna salad.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken raw shell eggs stored with whole shell eggs in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the broken eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vegetable soup (45F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (45F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. All above soups were prepared over 24 hours prior. The operator discarded the soups. Observed cooked rice and bean enchilada (50F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator stated the enchilada was prepared over 24 hours prior. The operator discarded the enchilada.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetable soup (45F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (45F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. All above soups were prepared over 24 hours prior. The operator discarded the soups.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for brown sugar on the make line. The operator removed the portion cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on a shelf above a reach in cooler on the make line. The operator properly stored the keys.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between reach in cooler in the make line. The operator properly stored the knives.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to plastic containers with bread under the panini presses. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper soup cups stored on the floor in the storage area.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line from the espresso machine fed into the handwashing sink near the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the kitchen. The operator replaced the cup with a scoop with a handle.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine rinsing agent not dispensing properly. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing.
In-use ice scoop stored in a soiled container between uses at the ice machine near the walk in cooler. The operator removed the ice scoop and container for sanitization.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beans in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between a food preparation table and panini press in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the knives.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee handwashing signs in the restrooms. The operator was emailed handwashing signs.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf next to avocados in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler in the prep area.
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