THE BREAKFAST HOUSE
1817 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Gillespie Park
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the kitchen and wait station area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed the drink. Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to food on a shelf below a preparation tables in the preparation area. Owner removed the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Though out the kitchen and the wait station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Potatoes and sausage stored at room temperature on the cook line on time as a public health control with no time marks. Chef stated the items had been on time for approximately 2 hours. Chef placed time marks on the items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in the walk in cooler have standing water. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all equipment in the kitchen. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Though out the kitchen and the wait station area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan overs in the walk in cooler soiled. Warning
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Container of uncovered chicken stored next to the hand washing sink in the preparation area. Employee removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor next to the dish machine in the kitchen. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under the equipment on the cook line. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Potatoes and sausage stored at room temperature on the cook line on time as a public health control with no time marks. Chef stated the items had been on time for approximately 2 hours. Chef placed time marks on the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottled water in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the wait staff area. Manager removed the cleaning fluid. 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. Bread pudding stored in the reach in cooler next to the grill with no date mark. Employee stated the bread pudding was prepared on 8/6. Employee placed a date mark on the item. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in the wait station area soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Containers of squash, onions and potatoes stored next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee removed the containers. Corrected On-Site
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Several plastic/rubber spatulas in use melted. Manager removed the spatulas. Corrected On-Site
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee replaced the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled utensils without washing hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee properly washed their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Ice bin in the wait station area soiled.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior door of the stand up reach in cooler in the back wait station area rusted.
- 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hands and handled clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed the dishes. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rewashed their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sausage and potatoes stored on time as a public health control on the cook line with no time marks. Employee stated the items had been on time for approximately 30 minutes. Employee place time marks on the items. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).