DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE

With 2 documented inspections, SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE in SARASOTA has achieved a 1.0/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

5900 South Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914231

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-21-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Observed clean baking dishes stored under a paper towel dispenser at the front counter. The operator properly stored the clean dishware. 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 backpack stored on a shelf near packaged foods in a store area. The operator properly stored the backpack. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed hummus prepared on site date marked 7/28. The operator discarded the hummus. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hummus prepared on site date marked 7/28. The operator discarded the hummus. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the tomatoes had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tomatoes. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the tomatoes had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tomatoes. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator moved the cheese to the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed vegan enchiladas not properly date marked with the day when removed from the freezer. The operator properly marked the enchiladas. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703572

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a broken door hinge for the single door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use spatulas stored in between a food prep table and panini press. The operator properly stored the spatulas. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at multiple handwashing sinks throughout the restaurant.
  • 16-25-5:Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed an employee spray the can opener with an outside hose and place back in the holder. The operator properly washed and sanitized the can opener. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites stored over tofu in the 3-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the egg whites. 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 chlorine test kit available.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site