Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County

EASTSIDE CAFE

6300 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Nov 12, 2025
City
Lakewood Ranch
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08B-15-4

Detail 24184419

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-38-4

Detail 24184421

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

25-06-4

Detail 24184420

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

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 23915925

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed multiple rusted cans in their storage area. Operator disposed of them. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23915927

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

12A-13-4

Detail 23915928

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23915924

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23915918

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

41-10-4

Detail 23915922

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

02C-03-5

Detail 23915917

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23915926

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their dish sandwich station hand sink with ice steroid inside. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23915923

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

02D-03-4

Detail 23915921

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

25-06-4

Detail 23915919

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Repeat Violation Warning

45-02-4

Detail 23915920

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed their kitchen entrance fire extinguisher in the red.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23319640

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.

24-06-4

Detail 23319641

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the can opener placed in a soiled holder.

25-06-4

Detail 23319642

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed numerous to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22964456

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front left and right side make tables for the service line respectively: Sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Chopped chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hr. Operator stated they had been open too long for lunch rush and closed the make tables. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22964453

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 missing vacuum breakers on the mop sink splitter.

16-21-4

Detail 22964455

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22964457

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed the cases on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22964454

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a container of sanitizer wipes stored above clean dishes. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-03-4

Detail 22513226

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up inside the warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 22513227

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

13-07-4

Detail 22513225

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

36-01-4

Detail 22513228

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.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

11-07-5

Detail 22283050

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no sign or knowledge of the big 6. Emailed operator a copy of the big 6 sheet. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22283059

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with dirty utensils. Operator removed utensils and washed sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22283056

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled.

08B-15-4

Detail 22283053

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples for self serve not wrapped or covered in the buffet area.

32-12-5

Detail 22283058

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed that the women's restroom has no covered receptacle.

14-09-4

Detail 22283054

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22283060

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on the floor of the dry storage area and observed meat stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed foods on the shelves. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22283055

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the smoker on the kitchen line with a build up of food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 22283051

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The right side front counter hand wash sink has no hand wash sign.

23-03-4

Detail 22283052

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the kitchen ovens with a build up of food debris.

14-17-4

Detail 22283057

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with a build up of rust.

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22069367

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 sanitizer at 0ppm. Manager called for service. Corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22069365

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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed plan to Manager. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22069363

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 agreement to Manager. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22069366

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed biscuits stored on floor in Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22069364

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in bulk flour containers.

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 21310711

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21310710

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of hash browns on floor in Walk in freezer , employee moved hash browns. Corrected On-Site

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 20833363

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over ready eat soup in walk in cooler. Employee moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20833362

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread on walk in freezer floor. Employee moved bread. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 20503828

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed #10 can of Full Red Marinara sauce dented on can rack. Employee discarded can. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20503829

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee washed blade. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20503830

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen potatoes on floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation