Sage Biscuit Cafe LLC
1401 Manatee Ave W Ste 100, Bradenton, FL 34205 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105207
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw bacon stored above an open bag of ready to eat chicken sausages in walk in cooler.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed ibuprofen stored on prep shelf above reach in cooler. Manager removed ibuprofen.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Observed establishment using time instead of temperature with no written time plan completed.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed bucket stored in handwashing sink. Manager removed bucket from sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed chemical in spray bottle under dish machine not labeled.
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler next to the toast station.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed multiple floor tiles missing in dish washing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on floor in front of the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed ceiling tile missing above dish washing area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.