SIXTY EAST
2219 60 AVE E, Ellenton FL 34222 · 941.722.7990
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 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 plan. Inspector will email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024059781 | Aug 23, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at server station soiled. Observed cutting boards on cook line stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in server station inaccessible due to cups on top of water handles.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle stored above 3 compartment sink with no label.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles in dishwashing area.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 1x3 inch hole in wall on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service cups not stored inverted on cook line.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed washer and dryer in between ice machine and mixer in kitchen are across from three compartment sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed employee preparing food on a cutting board on top of residential dryer in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted surface.
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed multiple employees wash their hand with cold water due to hot water being shut off. Operator had them rewash their hands when he turned the hot water back on at the sink.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bagged broccoli stored next store a packaged of raw shrimp. Operator placed the broccoli above the shrimp.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed and not removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line and bar respectively: Cooked noodles (70F - Cold Holding); Cheese olives (77F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle and sanitizer bucket stored next to canned food. Operator removed them.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer buckets at 400ppm quaternary. Operator remade them to 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their cook line sink used to fill sanitizer buckets and their front server sink with a coffee machine part inside. Reviewed the sinks proper use with the operator.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed their cook line hand sink with its hot water shut off. Operator turned it back on.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup inside the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime buildup inside the dish machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed and not removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all three cook line cutting boards heavily grooved
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta out at chefs line at 83f. Employee stated pasta had been out for approximately 2 hours. Employee put pasta in cooler.
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 plan. Inspector will email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink or bar hand sink. Operator replaced.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at kitchen hand wash sink. Faucet shut off.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black buildup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank not secured by bag in box rack.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on pizza prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag hanging on shelf with food. Owner moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans stacked wet on dish shelf by dish machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall at baseboard near floor at wait station.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fry basket handle and oven door handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents above cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin in walk in cooler not labeled. Owner labeled.
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer soiled with flour buildup.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on ice machine filter.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed kitchen shelf pitted with rust. Observed rust pitted shelves in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on pizza station flip top and salad bar flip top..
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct at side of walk in cooler door.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed less than 50 foot candles of light in food prep area and exhaust area. Lights at hood not working.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and broken. Observed floor tiles missing in front of walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice stacked on the floor in walk in freezer.
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 heavy grease buildup on hood system in kitchen.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed less than 20 foot candles of light in dish ware washing area.
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of burn spray in ice scoop container. Chef removed.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine 10ppm. Chef set up three part sink to sanitize dishes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer soiled with flour buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lid and spoon in kitchen hand sink. Chef removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in it at bar area. Employee labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on ice machine filter.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed kitchen shelf pitted with rust. Observed rust pitted shelves in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on pizza station flip top and salad bar flip top..
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct at side of walk in cooler door.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed less than 50 foot candles of light in food prep area and exhaust area. Lights at hood not working.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and broken. Observed floor tiles missing in front of walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice stacked on the floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer basket handle. Chef removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup on hood system in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bar reach in cooler.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed less than 10 candle foot of lighting in walk in cooler.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed less than 20 foot candles of light in dish ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled in walk in cooler.
Aug 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 one employee expired.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hood vents heavily soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile broken in back kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top reach in cooler.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed insufficient lighting at grill/ stove/ fryer area. Hood lights out.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed insufficient lighting provided in dishwasher area.
Aug 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 30-40 fruit flies in the bar area in two locations. Behind the bar dish machine and under the handwashing sink area. Did not observe anywhere else in the restaurant, kitchen, dining area, restrooms or storage areas. Manager stated plumber was out this morning and cleaned drains. Drains are clean in bar area.
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 one employee expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in it on dish shelf. Chef labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with buildup of black slimy substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hood vents heavily soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile broken in back kitchen area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawing in package with no slit in bag.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on flip top reach in cooler.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed insufficient lighting at grill/ stove/ fryer area. Hood lights out.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of utensils and knifes in 85f water. Manager removed to wash.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed insufficient lighting provided in dishwasher area.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener housing soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine with black grey slimy buildup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on flip top reach ins. Observed several small cutting boards heavily grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack hanging on shelf with food items on it.
Equipment in poor repair. Missing fan cover in walk-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by fryer heavily soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed cans of sauce stored on floor under can shelf.
Stored food not covered. Observed pan of cheese on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall to the right of fryer heavily soiled.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza strong reach in cooler not holding temperature. Chef stated products had not been in cooler longer than 1 hour. Chef removed products and put in a different cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed slicer blade housing with food debris buildup.
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. Observed some employees with no reporting forms completed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon and fish filets not removed from package while thawing. Chef cut slit in packages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on reach in cooler cutting board. Chef moved cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of walk in cooler door torn. Missing fan cover in walk-in cooler.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed several missing light bulbs in kitchen food prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Chef moved boxes.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed catering pans not inverted on top shelf above dish machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed excessive grease buildup on floor adjacent and under fryer.
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.