SOUTHSIDE DELI

Food safety records indicate SOUTHSIDE DELI in SARASOTA has 9 inspections with a 2.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 9 reports on file

1825 Hillview Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Southside Village
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/1/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13479214

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken tub on floor in walk in cooler. Employee relocated off floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in cooler with food debris . Repeat Violation

7/31/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10941786

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black pink substance on ice chute guard inside ice machine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken, bread and other items on walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed 1 out of 2 shared dumpsters missing drain plug.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on reach in cooler door gasket at front expo counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.Observed healing ointment on shelf with equipment over preparation table by slicer. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink hose bibb. Explained to manager during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

2/13/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8860040

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 tanks in hallway near bathrooms not secured.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of breads on floor in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximate 1' x 1' hole in wall located in employee bathroom.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed missing drain plug on 1 of the 2 shared dumpsters. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.No handwashing sign in employee bathroom. Emailed operator sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary bucket at 0 ppm. Employee changed to chlorine and tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose bib without breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

11/14/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10696825

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**

10/15/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8859506

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed no employee training completed yet. 30 day extension given by Torbet **Time Extended**

8/14/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8790795

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee placed hat on. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken on floor in walk in cooler and tomato cases and soda boxes on floor in hallway near bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. Renew immediately at www.myfloridalicense.com License renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary buckets at 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs in pullout drawer on cook line over cooked bacon. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in coolers on cook line Cold Holding egg mix 53F, Sliced Cheese 52F. Manager moved to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11/30/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8440733

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance on crevice of ice guard inside bin
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of dough and rolls on floor in walkin freezer .
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
  • 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 0 ppm. Corrected manually to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site

9/8/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8440102

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/10/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8363507

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 2 basic

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cups and utensils stored on floor in front by Reachin Cooler , and in back of restaurant near employee bathroom. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed manager plan. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Did not observe any training records, manager couldn't locate. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed agreement to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning