MUNCHIES CAFE
Gulf Gate Drive
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris at storage trailer outside back exit door. Operator began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of old food debris at kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs provided at hand sinks at men and women bathrooms.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of salt container at cook line soiled with old food debris. Cook began removing debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris on exterior of fryers. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at standing reach in cooler at kitchen with rust.
- 35B-13-4:Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at storage area outside back exit door.
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed storage shelves containing unpackaged onions and boniato at hallway leading to bathrooms. Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter. Employee replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labels at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100ppm.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed produce shelves at hallway near bathrooms soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and wiping cloths stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Cook removed items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer and shelf above fryer soiled with old food debris.
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Observed unpackaged onions and potatoes on shelves in hallway leading to public bathrooms.
- 35B-13-4:Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at storage area located outside back door.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers soiled with old food debris.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves where pumpkin, potatoes and onions are stored at hallway leading to public bathroom soiled. Operator began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Cook replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of ovens and microwave has accumulation of food debris. Also observed stove top heavily soiled with old food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled above 3 compartment sink.
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at women's bathroom.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-23. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over maduro and cooked beef at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. Cook rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee product was out at room temperature for less than 1 hour.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored cooking utensils with old food debris near water heating device.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and forks stored inside hand sink at front counter area. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan not date marked at reach in cooler at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and front counter. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled with accumulation dust and grease. Observed fan cover soiled with dust at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed dust. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed debris. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris at storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Observed hose stored inside 3 compartment sink.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at stored at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 1 hour. Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Manager diluted solution with water. Final reading, 100ppm.
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain from ceiling leading into hand sink at kitchen.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).