EASTSIDE CAFE
6300 University Parkway
Sarasota, Florida, 34240
Lakewood Ranch
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener placed in a soiled holder.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed numerous to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee wash their knife in a hand wash sink. Informed the employee on the property use of the sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed the cases on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a container of sanitizer wipes stored above clean dishes. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front left and right side make tables for the service line respectively: Sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Chopped chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hr. Operator stated they had been open too long for lunch rush and closed the make tables. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 missing vacuum breakers on the mop sink splitter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up inside the warewashing machine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employe wearing a watch when they were prepping food. Operator had employee remove watch. Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up beneath the grill and fryer on the left section of the kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed that the women's restroom has no covered receptacle.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor of the dry storage area and observed meat stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed foods on the shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the smoker on the kitchen line with a build up of food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The right side front counter hand wash sink has no hand wash sign.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the kitchen ovens with a build up of food debris.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with a build up of rust.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no sign or knowledge of the big 6. Emailed operator a copy of the big 6 sheet. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with dirty utensils. Operator removed utensils and washed sink. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled.
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples for self serve not wrapped or covered in the buffet area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).