Siesta Key, Sarasota County

BONJOUR FRENCH CAFE

5214 OCEAN BLVD, Siesta Key, FL 34242

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 8, 2025
City
Siesta Key
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 23536030

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 2025-02-06: Observed no employee training certificates. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Time Extended

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23532409

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed sour cream container on cook line counter at 55F. Cook relocated to walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Observed in reach in cooler ham 50F, cut tomatoes 51F, cut melon 50F in reach in cooler on cook line. Observed sausage in front of grill at 64F, without time stamp. Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23532411

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed shell eggs, hollandaise, and sausage held on time pulled at 7:00am not marked. Cook marked items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Observed no time mark on eggs, sausage, or hollandaise. Admin Complaint

53B-05-5

Detail 23532410

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 2025-02-06: Observed no employee training certificates. Admin Complaint

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 23386553

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed sour cream container on cook line counter at 55F. Cook relocated to walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23386547

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed shell eggs, hollandaise, and sausage held on time pulled at 7:00am not marked. Cook marked items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23386550

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dawn detergent stored in dry storage next to marmalade, capers, and other foods. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 23386548

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

12B-02-4

Detail 23386552

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks on shelf near dry storage. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23386546

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the cooks without hair restraint. Employee added hat. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23386545

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in upright freezer on second floor.

25-05-4

Detail 23386551

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of hot cups on floor in second floor storage area.

25-06-4

Detail 23386549

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in second floor closet not covered or protected. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22981135

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed turkey in walk in at 45F, and herb butter on cook line at 58F not on time plan. Ambient walk-in cooler 42.8 F.

03F-02-5

Detail 22981136

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed shell eggs and sausage on time plan without time mark. Cook added time to items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22981131

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed glue on shelf next to garlic bulbs. Cook relocated. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22981132

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed utensils and containers in hand washing sink. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22981130

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed coving in disrepair at back door entrance.

13-03-4

Detail 22981128

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook working without hair restraint. Cook wore hat after education. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 22981134

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

14-69-4

Detail 22981133

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed heavy ice buildup in freezer at end of cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 22981127

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 22981129

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Observed to go containers not inverted on top of microwave. Cook inverted. Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22529392

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walkin cooler shell eggs stored over deli turkey. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22529395

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed 2 flats eggs taken out at 8:00am not marked on container. Listed on dry erase board, Cook marked trays. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 22529394

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink on shelf in walkin cooler next to customer food. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22529393

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reachin cooler on cook line.

25-05-4

Detail 22529396

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed to go containers above microwave not inverted. Cook stored upside down. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22161218

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 Sliced Cheese 46F, Ham 52F, Cooked Mushrooms 50F, Cut Tomatoes 45F, Smoked Salmon 49F Garlic Butter 68F. Cook iced product and to call for service. Observed Egg Mix at 66F on cook line. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22161215

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on shelf to right of grill, Holding Potatoes 111F, Sausages 110F. Observed Hollandaise at 96F held for 3 hours. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22161217

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed plastic bucket and scoops inside sink. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22161216

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 no agreements. Emailed to operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22161219

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook engaged in preparation and employee working in kitchen at window without hair restraints. Warning

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Total: 6

22-49-4

Detail 21796690

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwashing Machine chlorine at 0 ppm. Food Manager called for service.

50-17-3

Detail 21796693

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 12/1/22. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com

03A-02-5

Detail 21796695

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on cook line French Toast Mix 48F, Sausage 67F

16-37-1

Detail 21796692

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no sanitizer test strips. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21796694

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 agreement in English and Spanish.

03F-10-5

Detail 21796691

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed shell eggs out for 1 hour next to flat top grill with no written plan. Chef moved shell eggs to Walkin and I emailed operator written plan and guide. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

22-49-4

Detail 21347482

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 25 ppm.

12A-12-4

Detail 21347473

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook not washing hands and replacing gloves after cracking shell eggs on cooks line. Employee washed hands and changed gloves after education. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21347478

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs in Reachin Cooler over cream cheese and capers. Employee corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 21347474

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 400 ppm in bucket at cooks line. Employee corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21347472

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

36-32-5

Detail 21347477

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling on ceiling above mop sink.

36-17-5

Detail 21347480

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in front of Dishwashing Machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 21347475

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of potatoes and case of bacon on floor in Walkin Cooler .

33-19-4

Detail 21347476

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad around Dumpster shared with stores in plaza.

14-69-4

Detail 21347481

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reachin freezer on cook line and upright freezer upstairs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21347479

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of straws on floor in dry storage area. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-04-5

Detail 20981175

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over red potatoes in Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20981174

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cold Holding French Toast Mix 77F, Egg Mix 62F, Egg White Mix 70F , items out for less than 2 hours, instructed Cook to ice down product immediately. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20981172

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris in soda gun at front wait station area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20981173

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for shell eggs, hollandaise, etc... Emailed operator a time as public health control plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20981171

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in Reachin Freezer on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20692889

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walkin cooler, raw and shell eggs stored over smoked salmon. Educated operator on proper storage protocol. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20692891

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of debris inside soda gun nozzle.

03F-10-5

Detail 20692890

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hollandaise and shell eggs under time without proper paperwork. Emailed Operator Time as Public Health Control paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 20692888

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small Reach in freezer on cooks line.

36-50-4

Detail 20692892

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers.