TOASTED YOLK CAFE
3750 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34239 · 832-296-5062
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cut melon 56F at front counter. Manager relocated to refrigeration.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 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
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 Guadeloupe, Alexandria, Nicole, Andrew, Mateo all expired.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler in wait station.
Aug 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler on cook line at 54F. Observed 2lb feta 51F, 1lb ham 51F, 5lb egg mixture 50F, cooked onion 1/2 lb 50F, 5 lb shredded cheddar 50F, 2 lb beef brisket 49F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed dried food debris on slicer blade guard.
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 Guadeloupe, Alexandria, Nicole, Andrew, Mateo all expired.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler in wait station.
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler on cook line at 54F. Observed 2lb feta 51F, 1lb ham 51F, 5lb egg mixture 50F, cooked onion 1/2 lb 50F, 5 lb shredded cheddar 50F, 2 lb beef brisket 49F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler on cook line at 54F. Observed 2lb feta 51F, 1lb ham 51F, 5lb egg mixture 50F, cooked onion 1/2 lb 50F, 5 lb shredded cheddar 50F, 2 lb beef brisket 49F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed dried food debris on slicer blade guard.
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 Guadeloupe, Alexandria, Nicole, Andrew, Mateo all expired.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler in wait station.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 bar dish machine at 0ppm, sanitizer bucket empty. Manager changed and corrected to 50ppm.
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. Observed butter chips out at 6:00am not marked. Manager marked container.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer shield and slicer blade guard with food debris on handles. Both cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar hand sink with strainer set up in it. Manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line first reach in cooler top.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer under compressor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed scoop in water at 107F. Manager adjusted dial higher.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over cooked mushrooms on bakers rack in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw egg then continue to work touching clean utensils. Cook washed hands and changed gloves
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. New manager no written plan. Emailed plan and manager filled out and labeled butter chips and cracked eggs out for 1 hour.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic cup without handle in bulk rice container. Manager removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic spoon in flour with handle in flour. Manager removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 at 0 ppm. Manager changed out empty container and chlorine retested at 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in first reach in cooler on cook line, cold holding feta 50F, sausage 51F. Cook placed items in lower unit.
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. Observed no time mark on butter chips. Reviewed using time with manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup and soufflé cup in sugar without handles. Manager removed.
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 still in packages and defrosted on cook line in drawer. Cook placed cut in each package.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 dishwasher at 25ppm chlorine sanitizer after several washes. Person in charge called for service.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed potato casserole in warmer box at 123F. Cook reheated to 171F and turned up Warner box.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed splitter on mop sink without vacuum breaker on hose side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no manager on duty with more than 4 employees working.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels and hand dryer not working in men's bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container without handle in brown sugar bulk container. Person in charge removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed license displayed at bar with expiration date of 12/1/23
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water at 107F. Person in charge turned up crock pot.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cut melon 56F at front counter. Manager relocated to refrigeration.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee added hat after instruction.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Manager removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 dishwashing machine at bar 0ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed pans in hand wash sink next to dishwashing machine. Manager removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed employee engaged with food preparation wearing watch and bracelet.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted and peeling shelves in walkin cooler.
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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 dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed hashbrown potatoes in warmer box at 122F. Employee reheated to 166F
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Observed butter at front counter held under time without plan. Emailed operator plan.
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 sealed salmon not cut or removed from packaging. Operator cut packages.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.Observed all hood filters out and in dish washing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed handle in brown sugar container. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed sanitizing buckets on floor on cook line. Operator corrected by doubling. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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