MUNCHIES 420 CAFE
6639 Superior Avenue
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom the of the keg cooler at the outside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the dry storage area. The operator removed the foam cup. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the outside ice machine stored unprotected exposed to the elements. The operator replaced the scoop with a scoop in a covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the ladies and unisex restrooms.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom the of the keg cooler at the outside bar.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Italian deli meat (57F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); waffle mix (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been stored overnight The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been stored for approximately 2 hours. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Italian deli meat (57F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); waffle mix (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been stored overnight The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal strainer in the handwashing sink behind the inside bar. The operator removed the strainer. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the outside ice machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the inside bar.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the pickles. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near the hand sink in the kitchen. Observed the wall in disrepair near the front counter.
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the outside ice machine stored unprotected exposed to the elements. The operator properly store the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onions stored over an open container of pickles in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the pickles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as a tray liner I. The walk in cooler. The operator removed the cardboard. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of walk on cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks stored with the food contact surface up behind the inside bar. The operator discarded the forks. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the outside bar.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer behind the fans.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the outside bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use scoop stored in 98F standing water on the cook line. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed the establishment has a balance due for the license fee. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray sanitizer stored hanging near liquor bottles behind the inside bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink in the kitchen, front counter, and behind the inside bar. The operator provided paper towels for all hand sinks. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind the front counter.
- 46-04-4:Rear exit door locked near the restrooms. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).