Southgate, Sarasota County

TASTY HOME COOKIN

3854 S TUTTLE AVE, Southgate, FL 342396411

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Nov 12, 2025
City
Southgate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
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.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24183372

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

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23870737

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed bacon and sausages stored in walk in cooler over cooked potato and bagels. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

33-12-4

Detail 23870740

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.

24-08-4

Detail 23870738

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting between stacked plastic cups above soda station.

23-03-4

Detail 23870739

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

Feb 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23398618

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in freezer. 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

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22968147

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

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-08-4

Detail 22610589

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting on shelf above soda dispenser.

36-01-4

Detail 22610586

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed soiled floor under fryers on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22610588

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

29-49-6

Detail 22610587

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed water on bottom of 2 door reachin cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-01-4

Detail 22300514

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed food debris and grease under cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22300513

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 2023-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22295226

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Grits 61F on counter and in Walkin Cooler Cold Holding Chicken Salad 48F, Baked Potato 49F, Coleslaw 48F, Ambient Eggs 46F. Operator called for service.

36-01-4

Detail 22295224

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed food debris and grease under cooking equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 22295225

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

29-49-6

Detail 22295227

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed on double door Reachin Cooler on cook line.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21724684

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21724685

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 employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.

41-17-4

Detail 21724686

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unmarked spray bottle of vinegar and water at front wait station. Operator corrected by labeling. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21295752

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter chips at wait station area at 65F . Operator moved into freezer to cool down. Spoke to operator about keeping at 41F or using time as public health control.

41-27-4

Detail 21295754

High Priority - Triple sink sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200 ppm, employee corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21295755

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

36-17-5

Detail 21295751

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile at kitchen entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21295753

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on double door Reachin cooler on cooks line. 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

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-34-5

Detail 20923364

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on vents in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20923362

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic cups above soda machine. 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 2022-03-11: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20923361

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately a half inch to inch at threshold of back kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20923359

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 partial floor tile missing at back door entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 20923360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed vent over cook line preparation table with condensation. Observed another vent in kitchen area with condensation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20923363

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20923358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in Walkin Cooler. 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 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20922265

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line and counter Cold Holding French Toast Mix 49F, Diced Ham 50F, Cut Tomatoes 48F, Sliced Cheese 48F, Grits 58F. Operator to keep lid closed, Place Grits in freezer, adjust temperature on reachin cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20922260

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

36-34-5

Detail 20922257

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on vents in kitchen. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20922263

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

35B-01-4

Detail 20922259

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately a half inch to inch at threshold of back kitchen door. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20922261

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 partial floor tile missing at back door entrance. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 20922258

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed vent over cook line preparation table with condensation. Observed another vent in kitchen area with condensation. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20922262

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

14-17-4

Detail 20922264

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in Walkin Cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20576919

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

36-32-5

Detail 20576923

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in wait station area.

12B-02-4

Detail 20576924

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on shelf with other food in Walkin cooler. Employee removed after education.

24-08-4

Detail 20576921

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting on shelf above soda machine.

23-03-4

Detail 20576922

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

14-17-4

Detail 20576920

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walkin cooler shelves with rust.