D. & J. NEW BAGELS, INC. D/B/A BUDDY'S

D. & J. NEW BAGELS, INC. D/B/A BUDDY'S in SARASOTA has 10 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

999 Cattlemen Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463469

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator took off their watch. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of soda and chips stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed their front counter sanitizer bucket stored on the floor. Operator double bucketed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese in their make table. Operator moved the cheese. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cream cheese in their standing reach in cooler, and observed cold smoked salmon stored over cream cheese cream cheese in their front of house make table. Operator moved it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933162

  • 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 phone,keys, and speaker stored next to and above the kitchen prep table. Employee removed their items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their triple sink at 0ppm quaternary. Operator swapped out the sanitizer and remade it to 250ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10775757

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740352

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no identification for cold smoked salmon indicating that is raw while they have a consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Operator states they have the updated menus but are going through a manufacture to print them off for all their stores. Operator states they will email me a copy later today. **Time Extended**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 their cheese and veggie bagels that they dispose of after 4hrs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8861393

  • 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 machine. Warning
  • 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 multiple employee items stored above their soda boxes. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed on-site packaged cream cheese that did not include the proper minimum labeling required for consumer self service. Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked sausage in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink at 450ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no identification for cold smoked salmon indicating that is raw while they have a consumer advisory. Warning
  • 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 their cheese and veggie bagels that they dispose of after 4hrs. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776182

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door form the kitchen not self closing.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the operator crack a raw shell eggs and change his gloves without washing his hands, and then proceeded to handle clean utensils. Operator placed the dishes by the triple sink and washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8612798

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552304

  • 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 machine bin.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the kitchen prep table. Employee disposed of drink. 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 biker helmet stored on top of cases of drinks. Operator removed the helmet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chocolate sauces stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator removed the cases. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a case of soap stored above case of drinks in the kitchen. Operator removed the soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of a certified food manager. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8550390

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of salad dressing on the floor of the dry storage area and walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on the back prep table. Operator placed cloths in a sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8519067

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch unmarked in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 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 phone stored on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee making cream cheese without a hair restraint. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of salad dressing on the floor of the dry storage area and walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service cups stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on the back prep table. Operator placed cloths in a sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - 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 touch clean equipment without washing hands. Operator washed his hands and changed his gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressing in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the sandwich make table: Cream cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1-2days. Operator willingly disposed of food. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the sandwich make table: Cream cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1-2days. Operator willingly disposed of food. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on food prep tables. Operator removed buckets. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with a plugged in electric whisk inside. Operator removed whisk. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for the quaternary sanitizer. Warning