Southgate, Sarasota County

HASHTAG CAFE

2781 BEERIDGE RD, Southgate, FL 34239

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Feb 4, 2026
City
Southgate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 24348011

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed febreeze air freshener next to tea leaves on shelf. Employee relocated. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24348010

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed storage of clean utensils and small wares in rear preparation area hand sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-52-4

Detail 23985463

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket under 25ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23985464

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Operator added. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23985465

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-07-4

Detail 23630734

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Observed yogurt container with black substance inside container. Less than a pound. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23630731

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in both hand wash sinks.Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23630733

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in bathroom.

36-37-5

Detail 23630732

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles in back storage area not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23630735

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 23106846

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth in storage area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23106847

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on floor next to reach in freezer.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22748251

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer and shot glass in hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 22748250

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Observed spinach feta being held on time with no plan observed.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-27-4

Detail 22435527

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed sanitizer chlorine bucket and triple sink with level over 200ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22435526

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in hand wash sink in rear kitchen area. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22435528

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bag of confectionery sugar and sugar on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22076102

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in front counter Hand wash sink.

22-38-5

Detail 22076103

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer in establishment.

Oct 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.