Siesta Key, Sarasota County

VILLAGE CAFE

5133 OCEAN BLVD, Siesta Key, FL 342421636

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Nov 19, 2025
City
Siesta Key
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-11-4

Detail 24202604

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24202603

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-52-4

Detail 24197021

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket used by cooks at 0 ppm chlorine. Cook corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 24197024

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 dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24197025

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed she'll eggs over cut tomatoes in double door reach in cooler. Observed smoked salmon over ham in walk in cooler. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 24197022

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24197023

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-10-4

Detail 23898876

Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process.

24-08-4

Detail 23898875

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked by soda station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23898873

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 spoon handle in brown sugar on cook line. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23898874

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23592153

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked potato and diced ham in 2 door cooler on cook line, and smoked salmon over chicken stock and vegetables in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23592152

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23592156

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with pans inside in dish machine area. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23592155

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups stacked and wet nesting near soda machine.

36-24-5

Detail 23592154

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 small holes in wall behind dish machine approximately 1/4". As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 22996384

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed peeling paint above east side cook line reach in cooler.

06-09-1

Detail 22996383

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed grouper not cut or removed from vacuum seal. Employee removed after education. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22996385

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed wall peeling with 2 small holes behind dish machine.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-52-4

Detail 22541114

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed sanitizer bucket at appropriate 25 ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 22541110

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves after touching shell eggs without hand wash. Cook washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22541113

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

36-32-5

Detail 22541111

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed paint peeling on ceiling above can opener in kitchen.

22-54-4

Detail 22541112

Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed dish machine sanitizer being dispensed during the first wash. Operator to call service.

36-24-5

Detail 22541109

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed wall peeling behind dishwashing machine and 2 small holes in wall.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22168948

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon over ready to eat deli meats in Walkin Cooler .Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22168945

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. Printed copy for operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22168950

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on ice machine white plastic guard.

06-09-1

Detail 22168946

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed defrosted fish in sealed bags. Employee corrected by cutting bags. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22168949

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 gaskets on Reachin Cooler 3 door damaged on cook line closest to back door.

31B-04-4

Detail 22168947

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand-washing sign at sink by soda machine in kitchen.

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21789875

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over milk and cut tomatoes in Reachin Cooler at exit side of cook line. Chef corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21789874

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 operator vomit plan in English and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21789878

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21789876

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bleach bottle in Hand wash sink in service/preparation area. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21789877

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 operator agreements in English and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21362649

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked potatoes in double door standup Reachin Cooler at end of cook line. Chef corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21362651

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. Employee corrected by cleaning. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21362650

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling tile in disrepair in dishwashing area. Observed paint peeling on ceiling in kitchen preparation area and above Reachin Cooler on cooks line pancake side. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 20993268

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling paint on ceiling over preparation table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20993267

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken Reachin Cooler gasket on right door on cooler on cook line closest to back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20993266

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

33-30-4

Detail 20993265

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed chairs, some garbage on pad. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20981192

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler on cook line Cold Holding Hard cooked Eggs 47F, Canadian Bacon 47F, Cut Melon 47F, Salmon 46F. Operatorhad service done on cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-15-5

Detail 20981189

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm, operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20981190

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard with food debris. Observed black/pink substance inside ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20981188

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling paint on ceiling over preparation table in kitchen. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20981191

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken Reachin Cooler gasket on right door on cooler on cook line closest to back door. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20981186

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

33-30-4

Detail 20981187

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed chairs, some garbage on pad. Warning

Dec 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 20692522

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in freezer at end of cooks line, ground beef stored over ready to eat muffins. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20692525

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black residue inside ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20692523

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some wet nesting on plastic glasses near side machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20692524

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2/ 1" holes in wall next to Dishwashing machine.

23-03-4

Detail 20692520

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on cooks line with buildup of dust. Observed food residue on slicer blade. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 20692521

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation