Eastside Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
82
Score
Eastside Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Eastside Cafe's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped and with no tongs. Operator placed tongs for use. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler/freezer. Operator placed them off the ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
82
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed multiple rusted cans in their storage area. Operator disposed of them. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Operator called eco lab. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Reviewed proper handwashing with the employee and the operator. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a container of pickles in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter: Melon water (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator disposed of the food product on their own decision. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of sanitizer wipes stored next to food products in the grill line and observed lubricant stored with clean dishes in the prep area. Operator removed the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their dish sandwich station hand sink with ice steroid inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory listed for their cooked to order eggs. Emailed a copy to the operator to print and post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
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 multiple food products not properly date marked in the establishment. Reviewed date marking procedure with the operator. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed multiple customer self service food products prepared on site without proper labeling. Reviewed proper labeling with the operator. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
27
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee wash their knife in a hand wash sink. Informed the employee on the property use of the sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener placed in a soiled holder.
24-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed numerous to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up inside the warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employe wearing a watch when they were prepping food. Operator had employee remove watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up beneath the grill and fryer on the left section of the kitchen.
36-01-4
82
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of hash browns on floor in Walk in freezer , employee moved hash browns. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eastside Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eastside Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eastside Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eastside Cafe.
How does Eastside Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Eastside Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Eastside Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eastside Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eastside Cafe 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 Eastside Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eastside Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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