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THE LUNCHBOX SARASOTA

1909 NORTHGATE BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711260

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832976

  • 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 phone stored on top of clean dishes in the war washing area. Operator removed the phone and set the dish to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to switch to their triple sink and operator called their mechanic. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727547

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine bin.

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8475993

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed lime build up on the top of the dishwasher.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed cases on a milk cart. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8475551

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones and speakers stored next to food and food prep items on the prep table. Operator removed phone and speaker. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug in the shared plaza dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed on site vacuum sealed Gorgonzola cheese and and pre cooked and sliced Turkey and roast beef without an approved HACCP plan. Gave operator the necessary website to approve their written HACCP plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Business has submitted a plan and is currently in the process of editing and having their HAACP plan approved by our department and is currently in contact with them. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349355

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop up flour and sugar in the kitchen area. Employee removed bowls. 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 employee phones and speakers stored next to food and food prep items on the prep table. Operator removed phone and speaker. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed a missing hot water handle at the prep sink in the kitchen.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug in the shared plaza dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 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 date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10. Operator disposed of foods.
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed on site vacuum sealed Gorgonzola cheese and and pre cooked and sliced Turkey and roast beef without an approved HACCP plan. Gave operator the necessary website to approve their written HACCP plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning