BAY LEAF
1092 South Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34229
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler and microwave door handles.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored on a shelf above a food preparation surface in the prep area. The operator properly the employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of curry sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the curry sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go containers stored on the floor in dry storage. The operator properly stored the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. The operator covered the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature.
- 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 curry sauce prepared on site and held for over 24 hours not date marked.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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 3 employee food handler certificates expired 1/14/2025.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the three compartment sink soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust.
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used for a tandoori oven bread towel.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on a food preparation surface in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go containers stored on the floor in dry storage.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed carrots stored over ready to eat tomato sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact to store raw shrimp in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle a cell phone then handle a clean knife without changing gloves.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray container of pesticide stored near clean dishware in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the pesticide. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed a plastic food storage container with a melted corner. The operator discarded the container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 25-23-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-service wrapped straws underneath the paper towel dispenser at the front counter. The operator properly stored the straws. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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 no chlorine sanitizer available for the dishmachine. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade bucket used to store ginger and garlic paste in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in the office/storage area underneath an out of service cooking unit. **Warning**
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed water temperature at the handwashing sink behind the front counter at 76F. Observed water temperature at the three compartment sink at 77F. **Warning**
- 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 multiple foods prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the reach in coolers and the walk in cooler. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).