Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

MUNCHIES 420 CAFE

6639 SUPERIOR AVE, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Jan 3, 2024
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
2

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.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 22540286

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chili date marked 12/26 in the walk in cooler. Observed baked beans date marked 12/27 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22540284

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22540281

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

51-11-4

Detail 22540283

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the outside bar. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22540282

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing at the entrance to the kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 22540285

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing bracelets on the cook line. The employee removed the bracelets. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22540279

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag in box sodas stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the soda boxes. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22540280

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-13-5

Detail 22540278

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses at the ice machine at the outside bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22216261

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22216264

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chili date marked 8/4 in the walk in cooler. Observed salsa date marked 8/4 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above food products. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22216267

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/

51-11-4

Detail 22216265

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the outside bar.

14-69-4

Detail 22216266

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the entrance to the walk in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 22216268

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 the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22216270

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the cook line. The operator removed the wet wiping cloths from underneath the cutting boards. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22216262

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers throughout the kitchen.

29-17-4

Detail 22216269

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the inside and outside bars.

21-12-4

Detail 22216263

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the cook line. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site