The Sage Biscuit Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
70
Score
The Sage Biscuit Cafe appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which The Sage Biscuit Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark on raw shell eggs and hollandaise sauce. Operator added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime in ice machine in kitchen hall. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in back food preperation and hall with water stains, dust and soil.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelves of all food prep tables with rust pitted surfaces.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing and chipped floor tile through out the kitchen.
36-11-4
70
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of food preparation table in back prep area with rust pitted surface. Observed bottom of table in hall next to 2 door reach-in cooler with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Observed bottom of food preparation table in back prep area with rust pitted surface. Observed bottom of table in hall next to 2 door reach-in cooler with rust pitted surface. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple tiles throughout kitchen with missing pieces and cracked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple tiles throughout kitchen with missing pieces and cracked. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 3 door reach-in cooler across from burners on cook line raw shrimp at 50F, cooked shrimp at 50F, crab cakes at 47F, crab meat at 47F, guacamole at 50F, stated items had been in cooler since day before. Operator called equipment repair. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sautéed portobello mushrooms in 2 door reach-in cooler with a date mark of 11/22/25. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
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 chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Operator discontinued use of chlorine dish machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 3 door reach-in cooler across from burners on cook line raw shrimp at 50F, cooked shrimp at 50F, crab cakes at 47F, crab meat at 47F, guacamole at 50F, stated items had been in cooler since day before. Operator voluntarily discarded products.Operator called equipment repair. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware bucket in handwashing sink next to door to dining room. Operator removed silverware bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of food preparation table in back prep area with rust pitted surface. Observed bottom of table in hall next to 2 door reach-in cooler with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple tiles throughout kitchen with missing pieces and cracked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 3 door reach-in cooler across from burners on cooks line. Operator replaced ambient thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
41
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door make station across from oven with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed cutting boards in the process of being sanded at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food predation table in back food preparation area with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed bottom shelf of food preparation table in back food preparation table with rust pitted surface. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple areas floor through out kitchen with cracked missing tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed multiple areas floor through out kitchen with cracked missing tiles. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach-in cooler shelf's across from oven with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed reach-in cooler shelves across from oven with rust pitted surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in produce cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed walk-in produce cooler shelves with rust pitted surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed approximately 15 mold biscuits in Alto Shaam warming unit in back food preparation area. Operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator discontinued use of dishwasher machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. Operator called dishwasher machine repair.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door make station across from oven with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food predation table in back food preparation area with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple areas floor through out kitchen with cracked missing tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser soiled with black mold like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach-in cooler shelf's across from oven with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in produce cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
55
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted and pitted shelves in walk-in cooler 2. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed rusted and pitted shelves in walk-in cooler 2 at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line and at stem table with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed cutting boards on cook line and at stem table with cut marks at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelves of food preparation tables in back food preparation area rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: bottom shelves of food preparation tables in back food preparation area rusted and pitted at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor through out kitchen not smooth and cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed floor through out kitchen not smooth and cleanable at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on cook line reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed on cook line reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under dry storage rack across from ice machine on floor along wall. Observed Approximately 5 rodent droppings between and behind ice machines on floor . Observed Approximately 5 rodent droppings between wall and reach in cooler on cook line on floor along wall. Observed Approximately 10 rodent droppings on floor along wall between dish rack shelf and 2 door reach-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used as scoop in salmon. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line and at stem table with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelves of food preparation tables in back food preparation area rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor through out kitchen not smooth and cleanable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in crack between make stations. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of container in flour. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on cook line reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler in waitstaff area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted and pitted shelves in walk-in cooler 2. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind ovens on cook line soiled with excess grease. **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hollandaise sauce made with raw eggs listed on the menu with no identifier. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. All shelves under the the preparation tables in back preparation table rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the wait station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
70
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled utensils without washing hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat pancake batter in to reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the shrimp. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat pot pie filling in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw salmon in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings under the dry storage rack in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on cans of black beans on the dry storage shelf. Employee discarded the items. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of a boxes of food in the dry storage area. Employee discarded the items. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings behind and beside the convention oven in the back kitchen area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor under equipment on the cook line. Observed 2 rodent droppings in a container of brown sugar brown sugar in the dry storage area. Employee discarded the sugar. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on cans of black beans on the dry storage shelf. Employee discarded the items. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of a boxes of food in the dry storage area. Employee discarded the items. Observed 2 rodent droppings in a container of brown sugar brown sugar in the dry storage area. Employee discarded the sugar. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Cook line ; America cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Provolone cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Leafy greens (58F - Cold Holding); Cut melon (53F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for 1 hour. Employee placed the items in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pooled and shell eggs stored on time as a public health control with no time marked. Employee stated the items had been on time for approximately 1 hour. Employee marked the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Owner was notified on 1/9/25 that one of their employees had been diagnosed with HEP A and failed to report to the division. **Warning**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. DOH was notified that the employee was diagnosed with HEPATITIS A on 1/1/25 the employee did not notify the owner until 1/9/25. **Warning**
11-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hollandaise sauce made with raw eggs listed on the menu with no identifier. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the wait station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the all reach in coolers on the cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the back kitchen area soiled. Ice bin on the soda machine in the front counter area soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of biscuits and potatoes stored on the floor on the cook line. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen and the front counter area soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. All shelves under the the preparation tables in back preparation table rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a beard restraint on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
12
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken 50F, beef steak 50F, salmon 50F, curry chicken salad 50F, caramelized onion 50F, strawberry stuffed French toast 50F, sliced ham 50F, sliced turkey 50F, cottage cheese 50F, tomato mixture 50F. In reach-in cooler next to door on cookline. Operator stated that items had been in reach-in cooler since the previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken 50F, beef steak 50F, salmon 50F, curry chicken salad 50F, caramelized onion 50F, strawberry stuffed French toast 50F, sliced ham 50F, sliced turkey 50F, cottage cheese 50F, tomato mixture 50F. In reach-in cooler next to door on cookline. Operator stated that items had been in reach-in cooler since the previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on the bottom shelves of all food prep tables rust and pitting. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without beard guards. Employees put on beard guards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken rusted shelf in back food prep area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottles of honey and syrup on floor in front waitstaff area. Employee moved bottle to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid on shared dumpster open. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach-in cooler on cooks line across from burners. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle container being used to dispense flour and sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
50
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles near cooks line and under handwashing sink near cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 50F, Ambient egg temperature at 50F in walk in cooler in preparation area. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cooks wiping gloved hands on their clothing and then continue with food preparation. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Mixer head soiled with food debris. Observed fountain soda dispenser with soil build up. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on preparation tables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles near cooks line and under handwashing sink near cooks line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed pickles on floor in walk-in cooler in kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-47-4
55
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored next to food on the hood of the reach in cooler in the preparation area. Employee removed the WD -40. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 97F stored in hot holding on the cook line. Chef stated the sausage had been in hot holding for 1 hour. Chef reheated the sausage to 178F and placed it in hot holding. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Chef called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets and three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed and reviewed the form. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting tomatoes before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves though out the kitchen soiled. Gaskets on the dessert reach in cooler in the front counter area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing though out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen and the front counter area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
29
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (117F - Hot Holding) per operator sausages were on cook line for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed the sausages for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 form to operator.
11-26-1
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. Emailed plan to operator. Operator printed and posted the plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for checking sanitizer in dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter at wait station held on the time as public health control no written plan. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door . Observed in reach in cooler at storage area.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen. In bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed chipped floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the soda nozzles soiled. Observed gaskets in desert reach in cooler at bar area.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed hooded reach in cooler at cook line. Operator clean the area. Observed in reach in cooler at prep area.
29-49-6
43
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Sage Biscuit Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Sage Biscuit Cafe on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Sage Biscuit Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at The Sage Biscuit Cafe.
How does The Sage Biscuit Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
The Sage Biscuit Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has The Sage Biscuit Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Sage Biscuit Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Sage Biscuit 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 The Sage Biscuit Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Sage Biscuit Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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