European Coffee and Bakery

3333 N Tamiami Trl #100, Sarasota, FL 34234
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

European Coffee and Bakery has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for European Coffee and Bakery dates to Mar 6, 2024.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, showing up two times.

European Coffee and Bakery's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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 only one employee training certificate. Observed at least 4 employees working in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed no certificates for the additional employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
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 operator vacuum sealing multiple food items including: cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked potatoes, cheeses, and raw fish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed operator switching from a vacuum sealing raw meats to cook chilling cooked meat goulashes. Operator is in contact with the HACCP staff and was able to show the partial plan he is in the process of completing. Instructed the operator to immediately cease the use of the vacuum packager until their plan is approved. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
82
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored above clean dishes in the dishwashing area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw lamb over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line going to the hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed uncleanable knife block in bakers area.
14-55-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a build up of dust on the middle ceiling vents above the bakers table.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Operator had him put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce on the floor of the dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at the female employee restroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
45
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pork stored over ready to eat sun dried tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 no chlorine sanitizer available for dish machine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed storage of chemicals next to flour on lower shelf on cooks line. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different 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. Emailed operator all necessary documents to review and file. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice machine tube draining into hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no certified manager and Manager Pawel Gajowniczek without certification. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no detergent for dish machine.
16-59-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The scoop and handle we're buried in the flour container. Handle was touching the flour in the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cabbage, potatoes and onions stored on the walk in refrigerator floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hanging over food preparation table in prep kitchen. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee food consumed on preparation table. **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk-in gaskets and door. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at line cooks sink. The bucket was full of standing water. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Description/ingredients and date prepared on label. Was not observed. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign provided for employee restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
29
Sep 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was European Coffee and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at European Coffee and Bakery on file is from Mar 6, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at European Coffee and Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at European Coffee and Bakery.

How does European Coffee and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

European Coffee and Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has European Coffee and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at European Coffee and Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at European Coffee and Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.