Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

MUNCHIES 420 CAFE

6639 SUPERIOR AVENUE, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Jul 7, 2025
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

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.

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-10-4

Detail 23851504

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date and expiration of training.

23-24-4

Detail 23851508

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk in cooler door handle soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

36-34-5

Detail 23851505

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust in the dining area.

14-69-4

Detail 23851503

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 23851506

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in keg cooler at the outside bar. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23851507

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black substance near the walk in freezer.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 23545878

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23545879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom the of the keg cooler at the outside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 23534512

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Italian deli meat (57F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); waffle mix (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been stored overnight The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23534517

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been stored for approximately 2 hours. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Italian deli meat (57F - Cold Holding); raw philly steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding); waffle mix (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been stored overnight The operator discarded the above foods. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23534513

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal strainer in the handwashing sink behind the inside bar. The operator removed the strainer. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23534516

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the dry storage area. The operator removed the foam cup. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23534511

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

10-13-5

Detail 23534514

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the outside ice machine stored unprotected exposed to the elements. The operator replaced the scoop with a scoop in a covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23534510

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the ladies and unisex restrooms.

29-49-6

Detail 23534515

Basic - Standing water in bottom the of the keg cooler at the outside bar.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

22-20-5

Detail 23165039

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the outside ice machine.

51-11-4

Detail 23165042

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23165046

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23165045

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the pickles. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 23165040

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near the hand sink in the kitchen. Observed the wall in disrepair near the front counter.

10-13-5

Detail 23165044

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the outside ice machine stored unprotected exposed to the elements. The operator properly store the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23165041

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23165043

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onions stored over an open container of pickles in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the pickles. Corrected On-Site

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-13-5

Detail 22922527

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

50-08-7

Detail 22789608

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed the establishment has a balance due for the license fee. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22789604

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 onions. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22789606

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray sanitizer stored hanging near liquor bottles behind the inside bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22789610

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.

31B-02-4

Detail 22789600

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink in the kitchen, front counter, and behind the inside bar. The operator provided paper towels for all hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22789609

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind the front counter.

22-20-5

Detail 22789601

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the outside bar.

14-69-4

Detail 22789607

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer behind the fans.

10-08-5

Detail 22789603

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the outside bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-13-5

Detail 22789605

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

10-07-4

Detail 22789602

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use scoop stored in 98F standing water on the cook line. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22789611

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.

46-04-4

Detail 22789599

Rear exit door locked near the restrooms. For reporting purposes only.

Apr 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-05-4

Detail 22818216

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as a tray liner I. The walk in cooler. The operator removed the cardboard. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22818213

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-36-5

Detail 22818215

Basic - Interior of walk on cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

24-18-4

Detail 22818217

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks stored with the food contact surface up behind the inside bar. The operator discarded the forks. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22818214

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen.