SOUTHSIDE DELI
1825 HILLVIEW ST, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-330-9302
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. Renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com License renewed during inspection.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 50F in reach in cooler by drive through. Ambient reach in cooler 45.9F. Observed chicken 52F on cook line in reach in cooler closest to reach in freezer. Manager relocated to freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing between front cook line and bakery.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection 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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Food stored on floor.Observed chicken tub on floor in walk in cooler. Employee relocated off floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in cooler with food debris.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.Observed healing ointment on shelf with equipment over preparation table by slicer. Manager removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink hose bibb. Explained to manager during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black pink substance on ice chute guard inside ice machine.
Food stored on floor.Observed chicken, bread and other items on walk in freezer floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed 1 out of 2 shared dumpsters missing drain plug.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on reach in cooler door gasket at front expo counter. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary bucket at 0 ppm. Employee changed to chlorine and tested at 100ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose bib without breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 tanks in hallway near bathrooms not secured.
Food stored on floor.Observed cases of breads on floor in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximate 1' x 1' hole in wall located in employee bathroom.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed missing drain plug on 1 of the 2 shared dumpsters.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No handwashing sign in employee bathroom. Emailed operator sign.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. Renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com License renewed during inspection.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary buckets at 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs in pullout drawer on cook line over cooked bacon. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in coolers on cook line Cold Holding egg mix 53F, Sliced Cheese 52F. Manager moved to reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee placed hat on.
Food stored on floor.Observed chicken on floor in walk in cooler and tomato cases and soda boxes on floor in hallway near bathroom. 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.
Nov 30, 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed 0 ppm. Corrected manually to 300ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on crevice of ice guard inside bin
Food stored on floor.Observed cases of dough and rolls on floor in walkin freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
Sep 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed manager plan.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Did not observe any training records, manager couldn't locate.
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed agreement to manager.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cups and utensils stored on floor in front by Reachin Cooler, and in back of restaurant near employee bathroom. Manager corrected by removing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.