SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE

Name: SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE
Address: 5900 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT H, SARASOTA, FL, 34231, US
Rating: 36.4

5900 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT H, SARASOTA, FL 34231

License #6804606

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

36.4 Grade F / 100

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October 29, 2026 · 18 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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SIMONS COFFEE HOUSE in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 9 critical, 7 major, 27 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup at 44F cold holding. As per operator chicken soup was stored overnight in the walking cooler after soup was cool down. Operator discarded the chicken soup during inspection.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle used as a scoop inside box of shortening in the dry storage area. Operator removed the container with no handle from the shortening during inspection.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in the kitchens and the front counter area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black/brown mold-like substance.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of windex and a can of spray cleaner stored in shelf with cans of pineapple juice. Operator properly stored the bottle of windex and the can of spray cleaner during inspection.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Reach In Cooler and reach in freezers doors soiled by the kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket in disrepair in the reach in cooler in the coffee bar area and walk in cooler door.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve paper cups stored directly on the floor on the front counter area. Operator properly stored the single serve paper cups.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken soup at 44F cold holding. As per operator chicken soup was stored overnight in the walking cooler after soup was cool down. Operator discarded the chicken soup during inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty spoon inside handwash sink next to the reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator removed the spoon from handwash sink during inspection.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can in front of handwash sink next to the reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator removed the trash can during inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging on oven door in the kitchen area. Operator removed the tong from door oven.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no hot water in the hand washing sink by the single serve items storage area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk In Cooler shelves rusted.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 120F at cook line as per operator cooked potatoes were held approximately 45 min. Operator reheated at 190F.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink next to the reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator refilled the paper towel device during inspection.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket not properly air drying. Operator properly stored mop to air dry during inspection.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking in the hand washing sink by the take out station. Operator fixed the faucet.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the ice machine.
[24-21-4] Clean equipment and utensils stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Observed clean baking dishes stored under a paper towel dispenser at the front counter. The operator properly stored the clean dishware.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored on a shelf near packaged foods in a store area. The operator properly stored the backpack.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed hummus prepared on site date marked 7/28. The operator discarded the hummus.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hummus prepared on site date marked 7/28. The operator discarded the hummus.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the tomatoes had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tomatoes.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator stated the tomatoes had been held overnight. The operator discarded the tomatoes. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator moved the cheese to the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed vegan enchiladas not properly date marked with the day when removed from the freezer. The operator properly marked the enchiladas.