Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.Observed in employee bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
82
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training record for Jeffrey Kates. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pull out drawer on cook line with broken gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training certificate for Jeffrey Kates who has worked past 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed missing tile in walk in cooler and 2 missing tiles by dish machine area. Observed 3 cracked tiles on cook line. 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 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed new parts for faucet and pre rinse spray ready to be installed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
82
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler and pull out drawers on cook line cold holding tuna 54F, salsa 49F, scallops 53F, sirloin steak 46F, filet mignon 52F, short ribs 50F. Employee moved items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training certificate for Jeffrey Kates who has worked past 60 days. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed missing tile in walk in cooler and 2 missing tiles by dish machine area. Observed 3 cracked tiles on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container in reach in cooler top. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed new parts for faucet and pre rinse spray ready to be installed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-08-4
67
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cold holding tuna 47F, cut lettuce 47F in reach in cooler on cook line. Chef removed tuna to walk in freezer and cook arranged lettuce to be lower in pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 soda nozzles soiled. Bartender cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Cook placed hairnet on after educating. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 tile in walk in cooler next to freezer for, and 2 tiles missing from dish machine dish return area.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed grease buildup on hood filters. Employees removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Observed plastic spoons not inverted. Chef corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.observed Julia Abreu, and Peter Telander expired. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet not working properly at hand sink next to chest freezer. Manager stated work order is in for later today.
29-08-4
86
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Raphael Rivera no training certificate working 2 years. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed Always Training and Responsible Venders. Did not observe Raphael Rivera. Only observed 3 certifications. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 0ppm, employee corrected to 300ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-53-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Warning**
50-17-3
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 0 ppm at bar and main dishwashing machines. Added chemical and corrected both to 100ppm.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
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.Printed in English and Spanish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 to Manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Raphael Rivera no training certificate working 2 years. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container without handle used as scoop in panko crumbs. **Warning**
14-01-5
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 thawed tuna in vacuum bag not cut. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine. Observed by manager. **Warning**
22-20-5
37
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 3 cracked floor tiles on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 Dishwashing Machine at 0 ppm chlorine and final rinse 135F . Manager added chlorine and retested at 100ppm. Bar Dishwashing Machine at 10 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed on center Reachin Cooler and first Reachin Cooler on cook line Cold Holding Lobster Meat 64F, Sliced Cheese 55F, Shrimp 53F, Pasta 68F, Utensil Water 85F . **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 sanitizer bucket on cooks line at 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-53-4
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 agreements to GM . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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 defrosted tuna on cook line without being removed or bag cut. Employee corrected by cutting bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 3 cracked floor tiles on cooks line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
50
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key.
How does Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cmx Cinebistro Siesta Key is inspected around three times per year on average.
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