SARASOTA, Manatee County

HONEY TREE CAFE

8315 LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34243

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
May 21, 2026
City
SARASOTA
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

May 21, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 24587899

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. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24587900

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice drop tray inside ice machine, soiled.

35B-01-4

Detail 24587897

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-17-4

Detail 24587898

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 24354414

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.

13-03-4

Detail 24354412

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints when I arrived. Operator corrected.

35B-01-4

Detail 24354411

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 24354415

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bacon and chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24354410

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

14-17-4

Detail 24354413

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 23975035

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle on the prep table. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23975037

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

14-69-4

Detail 23975038

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.

14-17-4

Detail 23975036

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler rusted.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23502436

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23502433

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23502434

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23502435

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23041844

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.

36-34-5

Detail 23041840

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 23041839

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23041842

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23041841

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23041843

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.

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 22686176

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22686177

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22686175

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22201151

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and food debris on the can opener and slicer.

11-26-1

Detail 22201150

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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.

12B-07-4

Detail 22201148

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on prep table in back kitchen. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22201149

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the door exiting to the outside. The left exit door.

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

11-04-5

Detail 21855278

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

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

11-04-5

Detail 21692640

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

53B-05-5

Detail 21692641

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-12: Time Extended

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Total: 10

11-04-5

Detail 21689134

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 21689129

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21689128

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Ground beef stored over raw bacon in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the beef below the bacon. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21689131

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the eggs had been at room temperature for 30 minutes. Manager placed the eggs the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21689130

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef hash (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been at room temperature for 1 hour. Manager placed the items in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21689133

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the preparation area. Manager removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21689136

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. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21689135

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21689127

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cabbage stew stored in the walk-in cooler no date mark. Manager stated the stew was prepared on 1/5. Manager placed a date mark on the item. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21689132

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-27-4

Detail 21277234

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21277235

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

24-08-4

Detail 21277233

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stacked together on storage shelf with water droplets inside of containers.

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 20999718

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell eggs and handle clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwash procedure. Employee changed gloves, washed hands, and replaced dishes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-29-4

Detail 20999713

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes remove clean dishes from dish machine after being on their phone without washing their hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures.

29-42-4

Detail 20999715

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

12B-07-4

Detail 20999717

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on side of reach-in cooler on cook line and in wait station area on shelf above single serve items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20999712

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line preparing food without hair restraint. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20999716

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under prep table in rear of kitchen and shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with an accumulation of debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 20999714

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket in wait station area with chlorine solution at 0 ppm. Operator corrected and new reading was at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

41-17-4

Detail 20657914

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Spray bottle under prep area not labeled. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20657911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 20657906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under the 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 20657913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of reach in freezer on left side of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Duct tape on handle of reach in freezer on left side of the cook line. Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 20657908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 employee beverage stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. 3 employee beverages stored under a shelf in the front counter area next to single serve items. Employees removed all beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Employee beverage containers stored under a shelf in the front counter area with single serve items. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20657907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in the stand up reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Torn gaskets in the stand up reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 20657909

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Garbage debris on the ground around dumpster pad. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20657910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3 small holes on wall behind the dry storage racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Holes in the wall behind dry storage area. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20657912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cook line and several containers in dry storage not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled and containers in dry storage. Time Extended

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 22

01B-01-4

Detail 20644526

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tuna and 3 cans of kidney beans all items dented at the seam. Manager set items aside for refund. Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 20644506

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and touched clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed manager and employee on the correct hand washing protocol. Warning

41-24-4

Detail 20644507

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strip stored next to clean equipment and single use gloves under a preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed pest strip. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20644516

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter packets 70°F stored on dining room tables between reseating of guest. Owner discarded all butter packets on the tables. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20644512

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored at room temperature on the cook line. Eggs ambient (75°F - Cold Holding); Pancake batter (71°F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50°F - Cold Holding). Owner stated that all of the items were stored at room temperature for no more than one hour. Owner placed all items in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

07-08-5

Detail 20644527

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets 70°F stored on dining room tables between reseating of guest. Owner discarded all butter packets on the tables. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20644508

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean equipment under a preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20644523

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris. Onion cutting press soiled with debris. Mixer head soiled. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20644524

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20644511

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 20644520

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under the 3 compartment sink in dishwashing area. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 20644515

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of reach in freezer on left side of the cook line. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20644509

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 employee beverage stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. 3 employee beverages stored under a shelf in the front counter area next to single serve items. Employees removed all beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20644521

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20644525

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in the stand up reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 20644513

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20644518

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3 small holes on wall behind the dry storage racks. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20644517

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on several reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled. All shelves in dry storage area and walk in cooler soiled with debris. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20644519

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Product was still frozen. Manager placed chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20644514

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwashing room around the sprayer hose soiled with a mold like substance. Walls in the walk in cooler soiled with debris. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20644522

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet towels on the cook line not properly stored in sanitizing solution. Manager placed all towels in a sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20644510

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cook line and several containers in dry storage not labeled. Warning