HIGH SIDE CAFE
HIGH SIDE CAFE maintains a 3.2/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
1105 N WASHINGTON BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/11/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13511232
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer next to the cook line. Employee removed and sanitized the utensils and drawer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee placed the wiping cloth in the soiled linen container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese (60F - Cold Holding); American cheese (57F - Hot Holding) Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed the cheese in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
9/3/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10913325
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on the cook line.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on a case of tomatoes in the kitchen. Employee removed the backpack. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line soiled.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to hamburger buns on a shelf next to the three compartment sink. Chef removed the buns. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Cooked green beans stored in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line with no date mark. Chef stated the green beans were prepared on 9/1. Chef placed a date mark on the green beans. **Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
2/25/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8898073
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Bag of onions stored next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee removed the onions. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the eggs. 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. Cooked beef roast stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen with no date mark. Employee stated the beef was cooked on 2/22. Employee placed a date mark on the beef roast. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8765609
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered container of flour stored next to the hand washing sink next to the make line. Employee removed the container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon store over ready to eat deli meats in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the bacon. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of stainless steel cleaner stored next to food on a dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Employee removed the can. 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. Pan of cooked chicken stored in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee stated the chicken was prepared on 9/21. Employee placed a date mark on the chicken. Corrected On-Site
7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8681579
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
5/28/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8643412
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christina Willis 12/6/18 SERVSAFE only CFM for the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Extension given operator has their exam scheduled for 6/3/24 **Time Extended**
3/29/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8532269
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 1 basic
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution reading 00ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the solution new reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christina Willis 12/6/18 SERVSAFE only CFM for the establishment. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
10/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8369450
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the oven on the cook line soiled.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender made bare hand contact with a lime when cutting it. Employee voluntarily discarded the lime. **Corrective Action Taken**