Honey Tree Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Honey Tree Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the line cook and dishwasher changing tasks without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints when I arrived. Operator corrected.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bacon and chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed the walk in freezer door with ice build up on door frame. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle on the prep table. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed the walk in freezer door with ice build up on door frame.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
78
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling tiles and vent over the prep table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, table mixer motor head and slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling tiles and vent over the prep table on cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door and building up from dripping off the condensing and fan unit.
14-69-4
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
86
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
11-04-5
86
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm on cook line and in wait station area. Employees corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stacked together on storage shelf with water droplets inside of containers.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep shelf next to bag of flour. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honey Tree Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honey Tree Cafe on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honey Tree Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Honey Tree Cafe.
How does Honey Tree Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Honey Tree Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Honey Tree Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honey Tree Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Honey Tree Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Honey Tree Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Honey Tree Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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