TOASTED YOLK CAFE
5502 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941-242-1590
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter siting on ice. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs and disposed of them of his own volition.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their sink and surface sanitizer. Operator ordered some.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer. Operator states he has a work order in for it.
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 an employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean tongs without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator had the employee do both and set the tongs back to be washed.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee hands with just cold water. Operator had them rewash their hands with hot water and soap.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee hands with just cold water. Operator had them rewash their hands with hot water and soap.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front counter siting on ice. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 3hrs and disposed of them of his own volition.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their sink and surface sanitizer. Operator ordered some.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plans for their 4hr disposal butter chips. Emailed and reviewed the plan with the operator.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their walk in freezer. Operator states he has a work order in for it.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups being used as scoops in condiments on cook line. Operator removed solo cups.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelves of food predation tables in server area with surface rust.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.operator hung mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line next to burners. Operator moved sanitizer bucket off the floor.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection 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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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with dried food particles from previous days use. Operator cleaned and sanitized slicer.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment has no measuring device for hot water sanitizing dish machine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter being held on time without a written procedure for time as a public health control. Educated operator on Time as a Public Health Control. E-mailed copies of forms to culinary director.
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 processed salmon bearing a label to remove from packaging before thawing. Educated operator on removing fish before thawing. Operator removed all fish from packaging.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bins of salt, rice, brown sugar, flour and sugar not stored approximately 1 inch off the ground. Operator moved bins to a rack storing them 6 inches off the ground.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster lid.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of multi surface disinfectant next to English muffins in back food prep area next to walk-in cooler. Operator removed disinfectant and placed in chemical storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed split hose without a vacuum breaker.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips. Operator stated test strips have been ordered.
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. Observed no proof of employees food handler training. Operator stated she was unable to locate tracing certificates.
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 no signed Employee Health Reporting Agreements for cooks. Operator had cooks red and sign health reporting agreements.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed an accumulation of lime build up in dish machine interior.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on clean dish table in waitstaff area near plates and on make table at the end of cook line. Operator removed both drinks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked cups in waitstaff area. Educated operator on wet nesting, operator removed cups to be cleaned and sanitized.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.observed broken door on dumpster enclosure.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Opbserved opendumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cook line without labels. Manager instructed employee to label bottles.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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