BUTTERMILK

Food safety records indicate BUTTERMILK in SARASOTA has 6 inspections with a 4.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

5520 Palmer Boulevard
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/14/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13487240

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on their ceiling vents.
  • 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 jacket stored on top of a food container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator working in the bakery kitchen without a hat on.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris build up on their hood filters.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go boxes not flipped over. Operator flipped them over. Corrected On-Site

8/8/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10884662

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/13/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8879955

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch box stored with food in the walk in cooler. Operator moved and labeled it. Corrected On-Site

9/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8773967

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8482578

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soot build up on multiple ceiling vents in the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back outer door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

8/24/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8372940

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rusted shelving in the walk in cooler. Observed black build up on the gaskets for the walk in cooler.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen and dish wash area with black build up.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exterior door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloth stored on the front counter. Operator place clothes in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the standing reach in cooler in the kitchen: Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out of the fridge for use. Operator place them on a higher shelf to cool faster. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for baked goods using homemade cream cheese. Emailed operator the TPHC sheet and instructions.