SHAMROCK CAFE
759 Shamrock Boulevard
Florida, 34293
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler make table at cooks line interior has accumulation of soil residues and mold-like-substance along top edges of table.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed braw ground beef over fish in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed corned beef, ham and blue cheese in walk-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen by slicer.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 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 dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Operator has set up 3 compartment sink for sanitation of dish ware and equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean equipment under towel dispenser in kitchen wait staff station. Observed operator move equipment from under towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in dry storage area. Observed operator remove pesticide from establishment. 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 1 order creme brulee, 2 slice cheese cheese cake and 1 slice pumpkin pie dated 11-28-23 in reach-in cooler at front counter. Observed operator voluntarily Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 order creme brulee, 2 slice cheese cheese cake and 1 slice pumpkin pie dated 11-28-23 in reach-in cooler at front counter. Observed operator voluntarily. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed ceiling tile still need repairs at time of inspection **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan on shelf by slicer with heavy dust buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed fan has dust buildup. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at make tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed cutting boards worn and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor of Walk-in cooler entry. Repeat 3-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed floor tiles still need repairs at time of inspection **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light cover in storage room and on reach-in cooler at wait staff area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed light cover in storage room replaced. Still need to replace cover on reach-in cooler light. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at make tables soiled. Observed slicer with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed soiled cutting boards still in use. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Observed operator is in process of identifying raw or uncooked cooked items on menu. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over cooks line. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan on shelf by slicer with heavy dust buildup. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at make tables. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor of Walk-in cooler entry. Repeat 3-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers in reach-in cooler and clean pan rack. Repeat 3-9-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light cover in storage room and on reach-in cooler at wait staff area. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cooks line. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meatloaf and fish in Walk-in cooler not covered. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and handled clean plates without washing hands in between. Repeat 3-9-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe dirty hands on soiled rags and clothing then continue food preparation without washing hands. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut vegetables and cheese on cooks line. Observed operator move eggs for proper storage. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach-in cooler at wait staff area. coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); sliced beets and onions (56F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all list items. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach-in cooler at wait staff area. coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); sliced beets and onions (56F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all list items. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese in reach-in-freezer that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at make tables soiled. Observed slicer with old food debris. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. 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. Print copy for operator observed operator have current staff complete Employee Health Agreement. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed chicken and soup on cooks line prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area. Observed employee label bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).